Dassault Alpha Jet A Aircraft "4057 Fighter-Bomber Wing 43 JaboG 43 Oldenburg Air Base NATO Tiger Meet 1991" German Luftwaffe "Military" Series 1/72
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Dassault Alpha Jet A Aircraft "40+57 Fighter-Bomber Wing 43 JaboG 43 Oldenburg Air Base NATO Tiger Meet 1991" German Luftwaffe "Military" Series die cast model by Herpa. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes landing gear. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-6.5 Wingspan-5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Luftwaffe Alpha Jet A tail number 40+57 served with Fighter-Bomber Wing 43 (JaboG 43) at Oldenburg Air Base and was one of the striking participants in the NATO Tiger Meet of 1991. Designed as a lightweight versatile attack and training aircraft the Alpha Jet was developed jointly by Dassault-Breguet of France and Dornier of Germany. Entering service in the 1970s it became a staple for tactical missions and advanced pilot training within NATO. Its sleek design and reliable performance made it an ideal platform for low-altitude strike missions and precision bombing with the Luftwaffe heavily relying on the Alpha Jet for close air support and other combat roles throughout the Cold War.The NATO Tiger Meet 1991 was a showcase of camaraderie and operational prowess among NATO air forces hosted by the elite Tiger Squadrons. Tailored with a striking tiger-themed paint scheme 40+57 epitomized the spirit of the event blending its operational heritage with artistic flair. While the Alpha Jet was never engaged in large-scale combat under the Luftwaffe it was a constant presence in NATO exercises and readiness drills underscoring its strategic role in the alliance’s defensive posture during tense periods like the 1980s.