Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36705
Junkers Ju 88A-1 Diecast Model
Luftwaffe LG I./III, France, Adler Tag August 13th 1940 | Limited Edition
1000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Junkers Ju 88A-1 | | 7.75" | | 11" |
The Junkers Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft designs of the Second World War and despite initial operational setbacks, it became an invaluable asset to the Luftwaffe. Regarded by observers as the German equivalent of the De Havilland Mosquito, the Ju 88 was used in a multitude of roles from fighter to flying bomb and was produced in huge numbers. The early Ju 88A-1's were some of the first Luftwaffe aircraft to see combat with the Royal Air Force and despite its impressive speed, it was to prove a relatively easy target for Spitfires and Hurricanes. A series of field modifications greatly improved its survivability and during the latter stages of the Battle of Britain the Ju 88 was to realize its potential and become one of the finest aircraft of the war. This release will delight Battle of Britain enthusiasts, as it represents an aircraft used during the height of this conflict and is surely one of the most attractive schemes used on this type.
Designed to meet a German requirement for a heavy dive bomber, the Ju 88 was first flown on December 21, 1936. Affectionately called "The Maid of all Work," the Ju 88 was one of the most versatile aircraft to serve in WWII. It was used as a bomber, dive bomber, heavy fighter, night fighter, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, and was produced in more variants than any other WWII twin-engined German aircraft. The Ju 88 was so successful, in fact, that production continued almost uninterrupted between 1936 and 1945, with more than 16,000 Ju 88s rolling off the line by the end of the war. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Ju 88A series pays tribute to what was perhaps the most versatile German combat aircraft of WWII. Each release spotlights a different role, with features such as a variety of ordnance configurations, detailed dive brakes under each wing for dive-bombing missions and a delicate radar antenna assembly used for night fighters. The large birdcage canopy with moveable machine guns allows for easy view of the flight crew and rearward facing gunner, with a detailed ventral gunners gondola directly below. Detailed annular radiators and engine exhaust stacks help complete this model.
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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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