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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34601
de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk XVI Diecast Model
RAF Pathfinder Sqn, "Moncton Express III", w/Ground Crew

1:32 Scale   Length   Width
de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk XVI   15.5"   20.25"

The gallantry of the Pathfinder Force is legendary and its contribution to the war effort immense, perfecting as it did techniques for precision main force bombing. Probably the greatest of many successes was its part in the sustained Battle of the Ruhr. The PFF flew individual sorties against some three thousand four hundred and forty targets. At least three thousand seven hundred and twenty seven members were killed on operations. Moncton Express 111 was the third and last aircraft to bear this name, predominantly the mount of Fit. Lts. Andy Lockhart and Ralph Wood during their tour of fifty operations, flown between July and November 1944. The first Moncton Express (P3-J) was very badly damaged by cannon fire whilst being flown by another crew. Lockhart and Wood used Moncton Express II (P3-A) for the first time on 8th September when they flew to Nuremberg.

de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk XVI

Designed in a private venture as a high-altitude, high-speed unarmed bomber, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was first flown on November 25th, 1940. The Mosquito was one of the most successful aircraft of the Second World War. Only the Ju 88 could rival its versatility. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the all-wood Mosquito was as fast as a fighter and could carry the payload of a medium bomber. During its lifetime, the Mosquito was used in varying roles, which included night fighter and ground attack. It carried radar systems and cannons, and there was even a carrier landing version.

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Corgi's 1:32 scale Mosquito is a massive model constructed with a large number of diecast metal components. All of the control surfaces are movable, including positionable radiator ducts and flaps that move in unison around each engine nacelle. The articulating main landing gear and tail wheel are beautifully detailed and lock easily in place for ground display. The side engine cowlings are removable, revealing detailed Merlin V-12 engines. The large canopy provides easy viewing of the highly detailed crew figures. The bottom of the model has spring loaded bomb-bay doors that open to reveal ordnance details and crew access door.

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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

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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