PRODUCT DETAILS The Junkers Ju-88 was a World War II German Luftwaffe twin-engine, multi-role aircraft. Affectionately known as "The Maid of all Work" (a feminine version of "jack of all trades"), the Ju-88 proved to be suited to almost any role. Like a number of other Luftwaffe bombers, it was used successfully as a bomber, dive bomber, night fighter, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, heavy fighter, and even as a flying bomb during the closing stages of conflict. The assembly line ran constantly from 1936 to 1945, and more than 16,000 Ju-88s were built in dozens of variants, more than any other twin-engine German aircraft of the period. Throughout the production, the basic structure of the aircraft remained unchanged, proof of the outstanding quality of the original design. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!
The Junkers Ju 88 is considered as one of the most flexible and around the aircraft during the Second World War. It was designed by Ernst Zindel. Of the allied forces, the Mosquito and Beaufighter are its counterparts. Like mosquitoes, it was also a fast bomber. It was very effective and useful, even if it was huge and slow. There were 104 prototypes that were made on 60 different versions. A total of 14,676 were built. The Junkers Ju 88 is an excellent fighter aircraft. It is handy, lightweight and easy to fly. It was used as a nightfighter, a torpedo bomber, reconnaissance aircraft and more. In December 21 1936, the Ju 88 V1 prototype made its maiden flight. Hermann Goring, the head of the Luftwaffe, was pleased when the aircraft reached 360 mph. Finally, it could carry the promise of high-speed bomber (Schnellbomber). His counterpart, the Dornier Do 17, inspired by his grandfather fuselage. They modeled the aircraft with fewer firearms defense because they believed it could overrun other combat aircraft.