Disassembled thematic wind vane and spinner with additional Accessory 1 – Cardinal Points dedicated to Hans-Joachim Marseille, the famous Luftwaffe ace and his Bf109F-4/trop fighter.
Faithful reproduction of the original 1:21 Wind vane and spinner functionality!!! 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 The product comes as a kit for assembly, in a bright gift box, and is accompanied by an interesting historical reference.
PROMO Kit includes:
1) Bf109F-4 Hans-Joachim Marseille Main Kit (Ornamental Stainless Steel Weathervane/Wind Spinner/Plane Model styled by Messerschmitt Bf.109F-4 WWII Fighter) +
2) Cardinal Points (Accessory 1)
Designed for long-term operation in open space. Recommended for installation on a balcony, terrace, fence.
Material: Stainless Steel or Marine Grade Stainless Steel
Fasteners: stainless steel with pre-applied thread locking adhesive
Operating Dimensions: Height with pole – 43cm, Rotation radius – 25cm
Operating wind range: ˂ 15m/s.
Arrow span of Cardinal Points (Accessory 1): 36cm
Packages Dimensions: 420х190х45mm + 187х56x20mm
Total Weight: 1.35kg
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.
Wind vane and spinner dedicated to Hans-Joachim Marseille and his Bf109F4/trop fighter
Hans-Joachim Marseille, the Star of Africa, is, after Erwin Rommel, the second most famous person in the German African Corps. He accounted for 158 air victories in two years of the war. In September 1942 alone he shot down 61 fighters, 17 of them in a single day. Perhaps he would have become the most successful Luftwaffe ace if his life was not cut short by an accident on September 30, 1942, at the age of 22.
HE LIVED LIKE HE FLEW!
Along with his air victories, Jochen is remembered for the controversial combination of a highly undisciplined, glamorous prankster with a courageous and talented pilot. He distanced himself humorously from state ideology, and the short history of his military service was peppered with instances in which he joked caustically about his superiors and statesmen. The higher his star rose, the higher the object of his jokes. And only his fame as a great pilot saved him from inevitable punishment. He remained in memory as a collective image of young Germans of his generation and at the same time a symbol of their tragedy.
A film called Der Stern von Afrika (alternate title: Hauptmann Marseille) directed by Alfred Weidenmann, was made to commemorate the exploits and fate of the pilot. The premiere took place on August 13, 1957 in Hannover.
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