HEL093 - Heller 1/72 Morane 406 - WWWEB10110725

HEL093 - Heller 1/72 Morane 406 - WWWEB10110725

Preowned, Resealed, Mint inside, Box worn

The Morane-Saulnier MS 406 was France's most numerous fighter at the outbreak of the Second World War, equipping 19 Groupes de Chasse during the Battle of France in 1940. Powered by the Hispano-Suiza 12Y liquid-cooled V12 producing 860 hp, it was outmatched by the Bf 109E but nonetheless accounted for around 200 aerial victories before the Armistice. The type also served with Finland (as the "Morko-Morane" with Soviet engines), Turkey, Switzerland, and later Vichy French forces. Original new tool from Heller (France), 1965. This is an early boxing — a genuinely vintage kit.

Note: Manufacturer is Heller (France). 1/72 scale. WWII French fighter — aircraft subject. Early vintage kit. Note: Decal condition unknown — at this age, decal sealing with Micro-Sol Decal Film before use is strongly recommended.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues (including clear canopy)
• Waterslide decal sheet — 3 marking options:
  • GC II/3, 4e Escadrille — Armée de l'Air, Battle of France 1940
  • GC III/7, 6e Escadrille — Armée de l'Air, Battle of France 1940
  • Vichy Air Force, 2e Escadrille — Indochina