{"product_id":"level-2-model-kit-fokker-e-ii-eindecker-aircraft-1-72-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","title":"Level 2 Model Kit Fokker E.II Eindecker  Aircraft 1\/72 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new plastic model kit of Fokker E.II Eindecker  Aircraft (Level 2) 1\/72 plastic model kit by Airfix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 35 detailed parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT include display stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint and cement required (not included).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts molded in Light Gray, unless otherwise indicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions approximately L-4, W-5.5 inches assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color -  #ff0000;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fokker E.II Eindecker, flown by Kurt von Crailsheim of FFA 53 at Monthois, France, in October 1915, was one of the pioneering  aircraft of World  I. Following the introduction of the synchronization gear that allowed a machine  to fire through the propeller arc, the Eindecker series became the first true German , giving pilots like von Crailsheim a decisive advantage over Allied reconnaissance aircraft. The E.II, an early development of the series, featured a single 80 hp Oberursel rotary engine, a wooden monoplane airframe, and a synchronized 7.92 mm LMG 08\/15 machine . Its agility and firepower made it highly effective in the evolving aerial combat of the Western Front.\u003cbr\u003eDuring his service with FFA 53, Kurt von Crailsheim used the E.II primarily in patrol and interception missions over the Champagne sector. The aircraft’s speed and maneuverability allowed him to engage Allied aircraft, disrupt reconnaissance operations, and protect German ground forces from observation and artillery spotting. Although the Eindecker’s limited range and fragile structure imposed operational constraints, it was instrumental during the period known as the “Fokker Scourge,” when German pilots dominated the skies and forced Allied aviators to adapt new tactics to counter the monoplanes.\u003cbr\u003eThe E.II Eindecker, while eventually outclassed by newer Allied s, marked a revolutionary step in air combat. Pilots like von Crailsheim contributed to the development of aerial tactics, including the use of energy management, surprise s, and coordinated patrols. Its role in 1915 demonstrates the rapid technological and tactical evolution occurring during World  I, as air superiority became a critical component of battlefield success. The aircraft’s legacy endured, influencing the design and employment of future  aircraft for both sides.\u003cbr\u003eThis 1 - 72 scale model captures the delicate monoplane lines, wire-braced structure, and period-accurate markings of this pioneering . A must-have for collectors and World  I aviation enthusiasts, it offers a detailed and historically faithful miniature of the aircraft that helped redefine aerial combat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2736","offers":[{"title":"multicolor","offer_id":43471929049148,"sku":"96998d9b-fa29-414c-9bdf-80d96b6edce2","price":32.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/4536\/6588\/files\/8546b709e85a46af9818a9176d12dc1d.jpg?v=1757011071","url":"https:\/\/shop.simon.com\/products\/level-2-model-kit-fokker-e-ii-eindecker-aircraft-1-72-plastic-model-kit-by-airfix","provider":"ShopSimon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}