Junkers JU-88 U.S. Air Force Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket airplane model

Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket airplane model

operating under several designations

and in 1945 a further 3

following an inexplicable engine failure in Colorado

Wingspan 17 3/8 inches

Junkers JU-88 U.S. Air Force Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket airplane modelJunkers JU 88 model. This German two five seat bomber, close support aircraft, night fighter and reconnaissance aircraft was in service 1939 1945. With the Mosquito the Ju 88 ranks as the most versatile combat machine of all time. It was originally designed by a small group led by two Americans who were experienced in modern all metal "stressed skin" construction, and the first prototype flew in December 1936. It gained speed records, but the design