Description
The Messerschmitt Bf109 B was one of the earliest production versions of what would become one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Entering Luftwaffe service in 1937, the B-series represented the first operational development of Willy Messerschmitt’s new all-metal, low-wing monoplane fighter design and introduced many of the basic features that would remain characteristic of later Bf 109 variants, including retractable landing gear, an enclosed cockpit, and narrow-track main undercarriage. Early Bf 109 B aircraft saw operational service with the Luftwaffe before the war and were also deployed to Spain with the Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War, where the design gained valuable combat experience that influenced later development of the C, D, E, and subsequent wartime variants.
Made of cast pewter with its original Franklin Mint display base, this example is in EXCELLENT used condition! The aircraft remains complete with no missing parts, breaks, repairs, or significant damage, and retains excellent overall presentation. The original base is intact and carries the Franklin Mint maker marking together with the commemorative 1937–1987 50th-anniversary inscription. The aircraft is not permanently attached to the display base; it rests loosely on the raised support arm and can therefore be displayed either mounted on the stand or independently on its landing gear. No original box or paperwork is included. Please note that pewter is a relatively soft metal, and minor bending of delicate components can occur during handling or transit; any slight movement can normally be corrected carefully by gently repositioning the affected part. Overall this is a VERY NICE original Franklin Mint aviation collectible, PERFECT for any Bf109, Luftwaffe, aircraft model, Franklin Mint, or aviation memorabilia collection or display!
