{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-1-b-hit-and-run-raiders-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1\/B ‘Hit and Run Raiders’ Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1\/B ‘Hit and Run Raiders’ Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit builds the Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1\/B fighter-bomber as used by Luftwaffe Jagdbomber (Jabo) units during the early years of the Second World War. The kit includes injection-moulded plastic parts, a ventral bomb rack with four 50 kg bombs, and decals for three operational aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInjection-moulded plastic model kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVentral ETC 50 bomb rack with four 50 kg bombs included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFighter-bomber configuration (B variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for three Luftwaffe aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings for Western, Mediterranean and Greek theatre operations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109E was one of the most advanced fighter aircraft of its time in 1940, serving as the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s air superiority force. While primarily designed as a fighter, selected E-1 airframes were adapted for fighter-bomber duties by fitting under-fuselage bomb racks, creating the Bf 109E-1\/B “Jabo” configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese aircraft were operated by specialised hit-and-run units, carrying out fast low-level strike missions against targets in Britain, occupied Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. Two main bomb rack configurations were used, allowing the aircraft to carry multiple 50 kg bombs or a single heavier bomb load, extending its tactical flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bf 109E series saw combat across all major early-war theatres, including the Battle of Britain and the campaigns in Greece and North Africa. Its combination of speed, climb performance, and adaptability made it one of the most effective multi-role fighters of the early war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Hobby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue, paint and modelling tools required (sold separately).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46623298060449,"sku":"SH-72474","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH72474.jpg?v=1782726374","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-1-b-hit-and-run-raiders-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}