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Fokker D.VII Aircraft "Hermann Goring, Jagdgeschwader 1" (1918) German Luftwaffe 1/72 Model Airplane by Wings of the Great War
Product Description
- Brand new 1/72 scale airplane model of Fokker D.VII Aircraft "Hermann Goring, Jagdgeschwader 1" (1918) German Luftwaffe model by Wings of the Great War.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Comes with a display stand.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Dimensions approximately L-4, Wingspan-5.25 inches.
- This model is made of resin and does not have any openings.
- It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Fokker D.VII, flown by Hermann Göring in 1918 while commanding Jagdgeschwader 1, was among the most formidable German fighters of the First World War. Introduced late in the conflict, the D.VII was celebrated for its exceptional maneuverability, structural strength, and ability to perform at high altitudes. Allied pilots quickly learned to fear the type, which could outclimb and outturn many of the best British and French aircraft of the time. Göring, already an accomplished ace, flew this aircraft during the final months of the war as he assumed leadership of the unit once commanded by Manfred von Richthofen.
Göring’s Fokker D.VII was distinctively finished in an all-white paint scheme, symbolizing both personal prestige and his command authority within JG 1. The aircraft became a recognizable presence in the skies over the Western Front as Germany fought a desperate defense in the final year of the war. Göring scored his last aerial victories flying the D.VII, adding to his record as one of Germany’s leading aces. Despite the deteriorating military situation, the aircraft’s superior performance allowed German pilots to challenge Allied supremacy until the armistice.
The D.VII’s reputation was such that the Allies specifically demanded its surrender in the terms of the Armistice in November 1918—an acknowledgment of its impact on the air war. For Göring, his time with the Fokker D.VII not only highlighted his role in the closing stages of the war but also established his legacy within the pantheon of German fighter pilots of the Great War. The aircraft thus stands as both a technological triumph of its era and a symbol of the elite fighter units Germany fielded in the conflict’s final months.
This 1:72 scale model brings to life the clean white finish and legendary design of one of World War I’s most iconic fighters. With finely detailed markings and craftsmanship, it makes an excellent addition for collectors and history enthusiasts seeking to honor the legacy of early air combat and the pilots who shaped it.