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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32814 DeHavilland Mosquito Diecast Model RAF No.1 PRU, July 1941 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width DeHavilland Mosquito     6.75"     9" The first production examples of the Mosquito were photo-reconnaissance machines. The prototype for the “Mosquito Photo Reconnaissance Mark I (PR.I),” with the tail code “W4051,” performed its first flight on June 10, 1941. The PR.I looked very much like a Mosquito bomber variant, as it retained the glass nose for camera targeting and the bomb bay doors, but it included five camera ports. The cameras were fitted on steel mounts, but this was later switched to wooden mounts because they reduced vibration. The Mosquito was introduced into RAF service with the Number 1 Photo-Reconnaissance Unit (PRU) at RAF Benson, with a PR.I delivered by Geoffrey de Havilland JR on July 13,1941. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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. Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] DeHavilland Mosquito Designed as a private venture as a high-altitude, high-speed unarmed bomber, the Mosquito was first flown on November 25th, 1940[See more DeHavilland Mosquito products]