1:48 scale diecast aircraft Hobby Master Air Power Series HA7402. Focke-Wulf Fw 190F Diecast Model Luftwaffe 1/SG 2, Hungary, 1945. Limited Edition.

Length 7.25 inches
Wingspan 8.5 inches

Features:

1/48 scale pre-finished
Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic
Professionally painted
All markings pad applied for superb results
Cockpit slides
Removable pilot
Weapons are supplied
Display stand included
Positionable landing

The Fw-190F was developed for short-range battlefield ground attack using modified Fw-190A series aircraft fuselages. Of the 12 sub types the most numerous were the F-8s developed from the A-8. These first appeared in March 1944 with a modification allowing for increased performance at low levels for several minutes. Because of poor landing field conditions quite often the lower undercarriage doors had to be removed to prevent snow and mud buildup. Many F-8s were used as a test bed for anti-tank armament trials. Some sources estimate as many as 6,400 F-8s were manufactured.

By late 1944 the SG 2 units were forced to withdraw from Romania and set up bases in Hungary where they conducted air assaults on advancing Soviet armor and ground troops. From late 1944 to March 1945 SG 2 units flew over 1,000 sorties against Soviet troops and armor. By April 1945 the Soviets advance forced the SG units to leave Hungary with I./SG 2 fleeing to Austria. On May 8 facing certain capture SG 2 Kommodore Oberst Rudel decided to fly some aircraft to the west and surrender to the USAAF.