YAK-9T – French Fighter Regiment Normandie-Niémen – Main Kit

Disassembled stainless steel weathervane dedicated to famous French Fighter Squadron 2/30 Normandie-Niemen.
The story of the French aces on the Eastern Front who changed the history of the entire country. Wind vane and spinner functionality.

Faithful reproduction of the original 1:21. Designed for long-term operation in open space. Wind vane (!) and spinner functionality. Rotation node is on Japanese ball bearings. The surface is decorated with UV resistant paint, this is not (!) a sticker.
The product comes as a kit for assembly, in a bright gift box, and is accompanied by an interesting information about the technical characteristics of the Yak-9T aircraft and the history of Normandie-Niemen Air Regiment (Frans: Escadron de Chasse 2/30 Normandie-Niémen)

The Main Kit includes:

Historical Reference with the technical characteristics of the Yak-9T fighter and information about the legendary French Normandie-Niemen Air Regiment, Yak9T fighter (Wind vane/Spinner/Aircraft Model), Axle, Universal bracket, Wall holder, Fasteners.

Designed for long-term operation in open space. Recommended for installation on a balcony, terrace, fence, wall.

Material: stainless steel or marine grade stainless steel

Fasteners: stainless steel or marine grade stainless steel with pre-applied thread locking adhesive

Operating Dimensions: Height with pole – 43cm, Rotation radius – 25cm

Operating wind range: ˂ 15m/s.

Package Dimensions: 420х190х45mm

Weight: 1.15kg

For onshore areas we recommend to upgrade unpainted parts and fasteners from Regular Stainless Steel (AISI 304) to Marine Grade Stainless Steel (AISI 316). Option is available from drop menu above.

The French Fighter Squadron 2/30 Normandie-Niemen was the only unit of the Western Allies that fought on the Eastern Front. This is military cooperation played a key role in the development of political relations between the leadership of the «Fighting France» movement and the USSR. Few people know that largely thanks to this factor, France, which suffered defeat, capitulation, occupation and collaboration with the Nazi regime at the beginning of the World War II, emerged at its end as one of the victors and regained its place among the great powers.

One of the subdivisions of French 118th Air Base in Mont-de-Marsan, still bears the name of Régiment de chasse 2/30 Normandie-Niémen – https://www.facebook.com/RC2.30NormandieNiemen

Our weathervane dedicated to Normandie-Niemen