Taxi for Stalingrad

[Ratch]

In 1940 the Me321 Gigant transport glider was hastily designed for Operation Sealion, the invasion of England. It could accommodate 200 troops or 22 tonnes of cargo. Initially three Bf110s were required with rocket assistance, to achieve take-off. Later the Ju290A-1 or He111Z proved more practical. The Me323 was a development from the Me321, designed to overcome the problem. Ing Degel utilised captured French Gnome-Rhone 14N radial engines and the six-engined D variant was developed. The D-1 could carry 120 troops, 60 stretcher cases or equivalent cargo. It was an invaluable supply transport on the Eastern front but suffered heavy losses working between Italy and Tunisia.
Transportgeschwader 5 prepare to supply an Sd.Kfz 9 – 18t heavy recovery vehicle to the Russian Front in the Me 323 Gigant. 1943.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cadman]

That is a stunning piece of work...👏

[Homer]

Fantastic piece of modelling, you must have worked hard to achieve it.Well done.

[Ratch]

Thanks so much  the Gigant was a bit testing 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

Gidday Ratch, it's a huge aircraft, and well done on the diorama. Regards, Jeff.