{"product_id":"icm-1-32-hs-123a-1-wwii-german-attack-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/32 Hs 123A-1 WWII German Attack Aircraft Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription Serial production of the Hs 123 aircraft began in September 1936.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts main purpose was to provide air support for ground forces, with armament consisting of two synchronized machine guns and bombs weighing up to 450 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Hs 123 was supplied to infantry direct support aircraft groups and widely used by training units.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, these aircraft demonstrated high survivability while being deployed in the invasion of Poland, and later in France and the Balkans.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarly production models were distinguishable by the absence of a fairing behind the pilots cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1938, an interesting story unfolded involving one such Hs 123.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLieutenant Siegfried Hamann, the adjutant of the 3.\/Fliegergruppe 50 commander who had no formal pilot training, secretly learned to fly the aircraft and later confessed this to his commander.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGiven permission to demonstrate his skills, Hamann was provided with an Hs 123 that ground personnel had painted with large, whimsical inscriptions of a humorous and skeptical nature—expressing their disbelief in his abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite this skepticism, Hamanns flight was successful, proving his capabilities and earning him status as a full-fledged pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBy 1939, he had joined III.\/St.G2 as a pilot and participated in the attack on Poland.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMarking options: - Hs 123A, pre-production aircraft, 1936 - Hs 123A-1, 3.\/St.G. 165 Immelmann, 1937 - Hs 123A-1, 3.\/Fliegergruppe 50, pilot - Lieutenant Siegfried Hamann, Langensalza airfield, Summer 1938 This is an unassembled plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly and painting required.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaint and glue is not included and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor ages 14 years old and up. NOT A TOY.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eView All Close\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM32014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044409655\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/32 Henschel Hs-123A-1 WWII German Attack Aircraft # 32014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489199141085,"sku":"ICM32014","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM32014.jpg?v=1788364089","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-32-hs-123a-1-wwii-german-attack-aircraft-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}