Fieseler Fi 156 C-3 Storch Skiplane TR_AMY

Fieseler Fi 156 C-3 Storch Skiplane TR_AMYIn 1936, RLM issued requirements for liaison and artillery fire spotting aircraft for the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. This aircraft must have a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance. The Fi 156 entered small scale series production in 1937. When she is in flight, the landing gear hung down. This is giving aircraft the appearance of a very long legged with big winged bird. The Fi156 was given a nickname Storch (Crane). The Storch was widely spread

Add an extra finishing touch to your model with this detail-up parts set

Its primary armament was eight

5cm leFH43 & 10cm PAW)

Symbols and markings used in connection with this kit are officially licensed by the 100th Bomb Group Foundation

On 12 July 1944

intended to wrestle the record for the fastest civilian aircraft in Europe away from the Germans

By this date

power and prestige

differing in armament and engines

The Panther's excellent combination of firepower

Although just at the start of its service career

a force which included less experienced pilots and older variants of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter