Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34317
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe II Staffel (Sturm) IV/JG 3, Black 8, Willi Maximowitz, France, 1944

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A		4.75"		5.75"

Having survived the Luftwaffe onslaught during the Battle of Britain, the RAF had replenished their fighter numbers, which included the latest versions of the Supermarine Spitfire, to a point where they began mounting offensive sweeps over Northern Europe. As these became more successful, the arrival of a new German fighter caused serious concern amongst RAF commanders, as increasing numbers of their fighters were falling to the guns of this fearsome new opponent. If the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was considered a thoroughbred fighter, the new Focke Wulf Fw190 was much more of a workhorse aircraft, likened by some pilots as being 'industrial' in its construction and operation.

It was a fast, manoeuvrable and heavily armed fighter, designed from the outset to be rugged in the field and relatively easy to fly and at lower altitudes, it proved to be almost invincible in the hands of a capable pilot. The Focke Wulf quickly earned a fearsome reputation for its ruthless effectiveness in combat and was given the nickname 'Wurger', which translates to Shrike, or Butcher Bird, a carnivorous bird with something of a murderous reputation. The Focke Wulf Fw190 would go on to see extensive service throughout the remainder of WWII, with over 20,000 aircraft being produced during this time - it is without doubt one of the greatest fighter aircraft to ever take to the skies.

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A

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Corgi's 1:72 scale Fw 190A series includes models from all major theaters of action, from the Channel Front to the deserts of North Africa. Corgi has captured the many unique features of this aircraft, including the 12 bladed fan inside the engine cowl that spins in unison with the propeller to cool the engine. The solid metal tail and wings feature simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces. On releases with configurable landing gear or gear fixed in the down position, inner details of the wing's construction and barrels of the inboard cannons can be seen inside the wheel wells, with vents for spent shell casing behind.

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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.