The Focke-Wulf (Fw-190) was Germany's most lethal fighter during WWII. It was also one of the most beautifully proportioned fighters of its time.  The pilot of this particular aircraft marked as "Black 1" was Uffz. Kurt Wendler. In 1943 the Luftwaffe established a Jabo (JagdBomber - Fighterbomber) unit within JG 5. Designated 14.(J)/JG 5 it was formed at Petsamo in mid-February 1943, using elements from 11./JG 5. The unit was equipped exclusively with the Fw 190A-2 and A-3 which was modified for the Jabo-role. The unit commander was Hptm. Friedrich-Wilhelm Strakeljahn, popularly known as "Straks". The task of this Jabo unit was straighforward. They were to attack enemy ships with bombs and do as much damage as they could. In light of their small numbers they did remarkably well. Uffz. Kurt Wendler was born on September 22nd, 1920 in Röhrsdorf and was shot down by a Soviet AA northeast of Petsamo on April 13th, 1943 and did not survive. Dragon Wings features one of the largest lines of commercial and military die-cast airplane models available.  The models are produced in stunning detail in a larger 1:400 scale which allows for sharper and greater detail than smaller 1:500 scale model aircraft.  The Dragon Wings line is highly collectible as all releases are sold only for a short time before being retired to make room for new aircraft types and airlines.