WW2 German Luftwaffe Aircraft – TRENCH ART PAPERWEIGHT – Ju87 Stuka – VERY NICE!

The Junkers Ju87 Stuka was one of the most recognizable German aircraft of WW2 and became synonymous with the Luftwaffe’s early-war dive-bombing operations. First entering service before the war, the Ju87 saw extensive combat in Poland, France, the Balkans, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and on the Eastern Front. Its distinctive inverted gull wings, fixed undercarriage, and heavily framed cockpit made it immediately recognizable. The configuration represented by this model is characteristic of the earlier Ju87 series, particularly the B/R family, which formed the backbone of the Stuka force during the opening years of the war.

Made of solid hand-carved aircraft aluminum and steel (attachment pins only), this original desk model is in EXCELLENT condition for the age! The main aircraft body, wings, tail and fuselage are all carved from a single solid piece of aluminum, with the separate landing gear and rotating three-blade propeller attached individually. The model remains completely original and retains a very attractive untouched natural aluminum patina, with no cleaning, polishing or restoration! A couple of small German cross markings remain visible on the wings. Some light scratches, marks and general wear are visible throughout from age and handling, but there are no cracks, breaks, missing pieces or repairs! The model stands correctly on its landing gear and shows no indication that it was ever mounted to a base. Measures approximately 7″ x 6″ in size. Acquired in Germany, this is a VERY NICE and unusually solid original wartime trench art Ju87 Stuka model with excellent display presence…PERFECT for any Luftwaffe collection or display!