The Battle of Crete began on the morning of 20 May 1941, when Nazi Germany launched an airborne invasion using Ju-52s under the code-name Operation Mercury; the first such invasion. Greek and Allied forces, along with Cretan civilians, defended the island.
The floatplane version served in the Mediterranean and Norwegian campaigns.
Twee uitvoeringen mogelijk;
- JUNKERS Ju52/3mg5e, Staff flight, 1./Lufttransortgruppe (See) 1, Aegean Sea, 1943.
- JUNKERS Ju52/3 g5e, Kampfgruppe zer besonderen verwndung 106, Crete, 1941.
Aantal onderdelen; 109.
Afmetingen;
- Lang; 262mm.
- Spanwijdte; 406mm.
Humbrol verf; 24 / 33 / 34 / 61 / 62 / 65 / 67 / 85 / 86 / 91 / 117.
