• Brand new 1/72 scale airplane model of Albatros D.Va Aircraft “Manfred Von Richthofen, Jagdstaffel 11” (1917) German Luftwaffe model by Wings of the Great War.
• Brand new box.
• Detailed exterior.
• True-to-scale detail.
• Comes with a display stand.
• Manufacturer’s original unopened packaging.
• Dimensions approximately L-4, Wingspan-4.875 inches.
• This model is made of resin and does not have any openings.
• It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.

HISTORY ASPECTS:
The Albatros D.Va, flown by Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen of Jagdstaffel 11 in 1917, represented both the technical advancements and limitations of German fighter design during World War I. Introduced as an evolution of the earlier D.III, the D.Va retained the streamlined wooden monocoque fuselage but sought to strengthen the airframe, which had suffered structural issues in earlier models. Von Richthofen, already Germanys leading ace and commander of Jasta 11, used the aircraft to continue his dominance in the skies during what became known as “Bloody April,” when the German Air Service inflicted heavy losses on the Royal Flying Corps.
Richthofens Albatros D.Va, often adorned with his signature red paint, became a symbol of fear and notoriety to Allied pilots. While the D.Va was beginning to show its age against newer Allied designs like the Sopwith Camel and SE5a, Richthofens skill, leadership, and tactical discipline allowed him to maintain air superiority. Under his command, Jasta 11 became one of the most successful fighter squadrons of the war, developing coordinated tactics that allowed less experienced pilots to achieve victories while flying in formations that maximized the Albatross strengths.
The aircrafts role in the 1917 campaigns highlighted both the brilliance of German aces and the challenges of keeping pace with rapid Allied aircraft development. Though slower and less maneuverable than some adversaries, the Albatros D.Vas twin Spandau machine guns and stable gun platform made it a lethal weapon in the right hands. Von Richthofens continued success in this aircraft only added to his legendary reputation, further cementing the image of the Red Baron as the most famous fighter pilot of the First World War.
This 1:72 scale model captures with striking accuracy, from its distinctive red markings to the fine details of its WWI-era construction. A centerpiece for any aviation enthusiast or World War I collection, it celebrates the legacy of the Red Baron and the daring era of early aerial combat.