Hand-painted wooden airplane model, 1.18 scale, Italy, 40s

Francesco Baracca (Lugo, 9 May 1888 – Nervesa, 19 June 1918) was the main Italian aviation ace during the First World War, during which he was credited with killing thirty-four enemy planes, the highest number ever achieved by an aviator of the Italian Air Force. He was awarded the gold medal for military valor…
Represented in this large model (approximately 1/18), handmade in the first half of the 900s. The woods used are solid walnut and oak. The metal details, such as the propeller, spokes, wheels and wing suspension, are made of hand-wrought soft iron and brass.

Both wheels and propeller turn regularly. Hand-painted and stationary both standing and suspended using the special cables supplied.