In October 1944 the Il-10 first entered service with training units in the Soviet Air Force. Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Ilyushin IL-10 Ground Attack Aircraft (USSR 1944) die cast model by Warbirds of WWII.Brand new box.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Officially licensed product.Comes with display stand.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Dimensions approximately Length- 6 Wingspan- 7.25 inches.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.HISTORY ASPECTS:Ilyushin Il-10 (NATO reporting name: Beast) was a Soviet ground attack aircraft developed at the end of World War II by the Ilyushin construction bureau. They were: the 571st assault aviation regiment (from 15 April 1945) the 108th Guards assault aviation regiment (from 16 April 1945) and the 118th Guards assault aviation regiment (on 8 May 1945). It was also license-built in Czechoslovakia by Avia as the Avia B-33. On 10 May 1945 the day after the official S In January 1945 the first Il-10 combat unit entered service with the 78th Guards assault aviation regiment but it did not enter action due to unfinished training. However three other Il-10 units managed to take part in the final combat actions of World War II in Europe. One was shot down by a Fw 190 fighter but a crew of the 118th regiment shot down another Fw 190 and probably damaged another. About a dozen aircraft were destroyed by flak or engine breakdowns but the Il-10 appeared a successful design.
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Ilyushin IL-10 Ground Attack Aircraft (USSR 1944) 1/72 Diecast Model By Warbirds Of WWII
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