One of the most numerous and famous aircraft in the world aviation history was the Polikarpov U-2. It was designed as basic training aircraft. The maiden flight was in June 1927. Since early 30s U-2 became the real flying deck for thousands of Soviet pilots.

During WWII U-2 got the weapon. These planes named U-2VS were successfully used as light night bombers (in particular with female crews).

In 1944 after N.N. Polikarpov death the plane was renamed to Po-2.

ITEM NUMBER48252SCALE1:48DATE15.01.2017TIME PERIODWW2MARKINGSU-2VS of the 213rd NBAD (Night Bomber Air Division), Summer 1943.Po-2VS of the 23rd GvNBAP, Spring 1945.Po-2VS of the 46th Tamansky GvNBAP, Spring 1945.Po-2VS of the 2nd Polish NBAP Krakow. Lublin area, Summer 1944.MODEL SIZE (LENGTH X WIDTH)171 x 237 mmBOX SIZE295 x 225 x 40 mm