{"product_id":"icm-1-48-captured-heinkel-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 'Captured Heinkel' Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the He 111H-20 aircraft has a remarkable history.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBuilt as a transport variant of one of the Luftwaffes most widely produced bombers, it was manufactured in 1944 with factory number 701152.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDuring the final days of World War II in Europe, American forces captured and transported it to Cherbourg.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe pilots of the 56th Fighter Group USAAF, who were assigned the aircraft, painted it their units signature deep purple colour.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBy September 1945, when it was time to return to the USA, the American pilots faced leaving the aircraft behind.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUnwilling to abandon it, the crew made a daring decision—without higher commands approval, they flew their He 111 to the British airbase at North Weald, where bewildered British pilots discovered it on their airfield the following morning.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis bold action ensured the aircrafts preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt was subsequently featured at the German aircraft exhibition at RAE Farnborough, before finding its permanent home in 1978 at the Royal Air Force Museum in London, where it remains today.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eModel Features - Luftwaffe He 111H-20 aircraft in USAAF service with USAAF and RAF markings - High level of detail for fuselage elements, engines, and landing gear - The model aircraft correctly reproduces the geometry of the actual aircraft - Colour schemes and decals with markings for different periods of the aircraft's service in the USAAF and the RAF Model Information - Scale: 1\/48 - Number of Parts: 291 pieces - Length: 344 mm - Width: 471 mm - Includes detailed assembly instructions - Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic - Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\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\u003ePLASTIC MODELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLANES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM48268\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\u003e4823044411375\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\/48 'Captured Heinkel' He 111H-20 Bomber # 48268\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489332146397,"sku":"ICM48268","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48268.jpg?v=1788364743","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-captured-heinkel-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}