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German Navy Panavia GR. Mk. 1 Tornado IDS All-Weather Bomber - Marinefliegergeschwader 1, 1980s (1:72 Scale)
German Navy Panavia GR. Mk. 1 Tornado IDS All-Weather Bomber - Marinefliegergeschwader 1, 1980s

Hobby Master German Navy Panavia GR. Mk. 1 Tornado IDS All-Weather Bomber - Marinefliegergeschwader 1, 1980s


 
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Hobby Master HA6707 German Navy Panavia GR. Mk. 1 Tornado IDS All-Weather Bomber - Marinefliegergeschwader 1, 1980s (1:72 Scale) "Wir. Dienen. Deutschland." ("We serve Germany.")
- Motto of the German Navy

During the late 1960's a number of European countries examined ways to replace their existing fleet of combat aircraft using next-generation design techniques. Several countries looked at variable geometry wing configurations as a means of making a plane perform well throughout a wider flight envelope. Variable geometry allows the pilot and/or fly by wire system to adapt the aircraft's wing shape to the optimal settings dependent on its height, speed, and load. The Tornado takes this one step further and incorporates swiveling weapons pylons that always ensure the stores are parallel to the airframe, thus minimizing drag and improving airflow across the entire surface of the aircraft especially at low altitudes.

Britain and France joined forces on a variable geometry aircraft project, called the Anglo French Variable Geometry (AFVG) project. France was already in the process of developing a variable geometry airframe of its own. In 1968, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Italy, and Canada formed a working group to look at replacements for the aging F-104. The outcome was initially called the Multi-Role Aircraft (MRA) project, which was later changed to the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MCRA). Britain later joined this group on the strength of its variable geometry design.

Pictured here is a stunning 1:72 scale diecast replica of a German Navy Panavia GR. Mk. 1 Tornado fighter-bomber that was attached to Marineflieger Geschwader 1 during the 1980s. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 7-3/4-inches
Length: 9-1/4-inches

Release Date: December 2021

Historical Account: "Die Deutsche Marine" - During the First World War, naval aviators were part of the Kaiserliche Marine. Between the wars, naval aviation, the Seeflieger, was absorbed by Hermann Goring's Luftwaffe in 1935. It almost came into existence when the aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin was laid down in 1936, but lack of suitable aircraft, coupled with the reluctance of the Luftwaffe to support the Kriegsmarine in the carrier's construction, culminated in its eventual cancellation in 1943, and all anti-ship operations were transferred to the Luftwaffe shortly afterwards.

After the Second World War, it was not until West Germany's entry into NATO in the 1950s and the establishment of the Bundesmarine, that a naval aviation force (Marineflieger) was formed.

The British were largely instrumental in creation of the Marineflieger, supplying training and aircraft. A number of Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) officers operated as part of the German Navy in the process. The first aircraft included Hawker Sea Hawks, which were used by Marinefliegergeschwader 1 and 2, and Fairey Gannets. Until the new bases were ready, pilots were trained with the FAA in the UK.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Interchangeable landing gear
  • Opening canopy
  • Comes with two seated piloted figures
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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5 of 5 Great detail March 22, 2022
Reviewer: David Strickland from Aragon, GA United States  
Model has great detail and a good price.

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