WOW458 Halberstadt CL.11

Description

Return to WW1 in limited numbers, this time in a very colourful Halberstadt in an intricate lozenge pattern. The CL.11 entered service in August 1917, and proved extremely successful, its excellent maneuverability, rate of climb and excellent field of fire for its armament allowed it to match opposing single-seat fighters. It proved to be well suited to close support, which became the primary role of the CL-type aircraft, the units operating them being re-designated Schlachtstaffeln (Battle flights).

Ground support by the Schlachtstaffeln proved very effective, being used both in support of German attacks and to disrupt enemy attacks. An early example of the successful use of CL-type aircraft in the ground attack role was during the 30th November 1917 German counterattack, during the Battle of Cambrai, where they were a major factor in the German performance. The success of the German tactics at Cambrai, including the use of close air support, resulted in the Germans assembling large numbers of CL-types in support of the Spring Offensive in March 1918, with 38 Schlachtstaffeln (equipped with the CL.II, CL.IV and the Hannover CL.11 available, of which 27 were deployed against the British forces during the initial attack Operation Michael.
The CL.II continued in service until the end of the War.

Painting [and designing the ‘camo’] the actual aircraft must have taken time and patience. I know because making the Thomas Gunn one was a labour of love and ours is only1/30 scale!

Our 1/30 scale is limited to 3 in number and is priced $695 plus postage.

The figures and accessories are shown for scale comparison purposes only and are not included.