Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA27104 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Diecast Model Luftwaffe 8./JG 77, "Black 6", Heinz Ludeman, Gambut, Libya, November 1942 | Limited Edition 1200 Pieces Worldwide |
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1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Messerschmitt Bf 109G | | 5" | | 5.5" |
Built originally as a Bf109F but converted to G-2 standard while on the production line, ‘Black 6’ has since gone on to become one of the most famous Messerschmitt 109s anywhere in the world. Captured from the Luftwaffe in North Africa in November 1942 the aircraft was first evaluated by the RAF’s Middle Eastern command before being allocated to RAE Farnborough for further testing.
Post war the aircraft was allocated for a museum collection and passed around various establishments until it was restored to airworthiness in 1991. However its flying career was again short-lived, crash landing on what was to be its final flight, severely damaging the fuselage. However a team from Messerschmitt Restorations Ltd did a sterling job and ‘Black 6’ is now displayed in perfect condition at RAF Hendon, a fine testament to those that flew, evaluated and restored her.
Designed to meet a Luftwaffe need for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was first flown on May 28th, 1935. Its all-metal construction, closed canopy and retractable gear made the Bf 109 one of the first true modern fighters of WWII. This versatile aircraft served in many roles and was the most produced aircraft of the war and the backbone of the Luftwaffe, and was flown by Germany's top three aces, who claimed a total of 928 victories between them. Armed with two cannons and two machine guns, the Bf 109's design underwent constant revisions, which allowed it to remain competitive until the end of the war. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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