Academy 1/48 Ilyushin Il-2M3 "Berlin 1945" # 12357
The Il-2m3 "Berlin 1945" was a variant of the famed Soviet ground-attack aircraft, the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik, specifically tailored for the intense combat environment of the closing stages of World War II.
Renowned for its ruggedness and firepower, the Il-2m3 "Berlin 1945" was a formidable presence in the skies over the besieged German capital.
Armed with cannons, machine guns, and the capacity to carry a variety of bombs and rockets, it wreaked havoc on enemy positions, armored vehicles, and infrastructure crucial to the German war effort.
Despite the significant risks posed by enemy anti-aircraft fire and fighter interceptors, the Il-2m3 "Berlin 1945" remained a stalwart symbol of Soviet air power and played a pivotal role in the final push towards victory in Europe.