Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38501
Messerschmitt Bf 110C Diecast Model
Luftwaffe, Hans-Jochim Jabs, France, Adler Tag August 13th 1940
Limited Edition
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Messerschmitt Bf 110C | | 7.25" | | 8.75" |
The beautiful Messerschmitt Bf110 was a twin engined heavy fighter, known to the Luftwaffe as a Zerstorer. It proved devastatingly effective in the early months of WWII, as the Luftwaffe conquered everything in its path. The Bf110’s high speed, concentrated firepower and loiter capabilities made it the ideal support aircraft for bombing raids into enemy territory. The Battle of Britain served as a bitter lesson for the German Zerstorer groups, as they fell easy prey to the fighters of the Royal Air Force, which were organised and committed. The Spitfires and Hurricanes were Picture courtesy of Osprey Publishing – www.ospreypublishing.com also able to fight, re-arm and re-fuel and fight again, which allowed them to engage the 110’s several times each day. In the hands of an experienced and talented pilot, however, the Bf110 was a formidable adversary. This stunning ‘shark mouthed’ machine was the mount of Oberleutnant Hans-Joachim Jabs and must have made a fearsome sight as it unleashed its concentrated fire-power. Jabs was to become one of the Luftwaffe’s most successful Zestorer pilots and was credited with a total of 50 confirmed ‘kills’.
Designed to meet a Luftwaffe requirement for a twin-engined fighter, the Bf-110 was first flown on May 12th, 1936. Messerschmitt possessed no previous experience with twin-engined military aircraft when he commenced work on the Bf 110. Prototypes were very fast but not maneuverable, which made the aircraft a failure in its conceived role. Redesigned and equipped with radar, then used as a nightfighting bomber, the Bf 110 employed a formidable array of 2 x 30mm cannons. A rear gunner cockpit machine gun provided a rear-guard defense. The Bf 110 eventually became the dominant force of the Luftwaffe’s night fighter-wing during World War II.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale Bf 110 series includes the early war “C” and the late war “G” variants, with upgraded Daimler-Benz DB605 engines found in the later variant. The large bird cage canopy provides a clear view of crew figures and features crisp detailing that highlights the bullet-proof front windscreen. The nose boasts four machine guns mounted closely together with two cannon ports below. The solid metal wings feature a separately applied transparent landing light and vent with a variety of delicate aileron counter weights mounted below. The landing gear is constructed as a multi-piece subassembly and installs quick and easy for ground display.
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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.
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