Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38802
Dornier Do 215B-5 Diecast Model
Luftwaffe II./NJG 2, Leeuwarden, Holland, Summer 1942 | Limited Edition
2000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Dornier Do 215B-5 | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
The Do215 began life as a redesignated version of the Do17 intended for export. The Swedish Government ordered 18 DO215A-1 bombers but before any were delivered an embargo was placed on their export and they were instead modified for use by the Luftwaffe as reconnaissance aircraft. The Do215 retained the pencil like fuselage of the Do17, nicknamed 'The Flying Pencil' but featured 2 in-line Daimler Benz engines giving a marked improvement in performance. The Dornier Do215 B-5 Kauz III was a dedicated night fighter featuring IR searchlight in the nose, FuG 202 Lichtenstein BC radar, 4 x 7.62mm machine guns in the upper nose and 2 x 20mm MG FF cannons in the lower nose. The aircraft modeled was the personal machine of Gruppenkommandeur Helmut Lent and served with Stab II/NJG 2, in Leeuwarden during the Summer of 1942.
Designed as an export version of the Do 17 fast bomber, the Dornier Do 215 first flew in 1938. Called "The Flying Pencil" because of its narrow fuselage, several prototypes of the Do 215 were tested and subsequently improved upon until the design was deemed ready for production in 1939. The first order was for the Swedish Air Force, but the order was halted upon the outbreak of WWII and the aircraft were diverted into service with the Luftwaffe. Though intended originally for export, most of the 105 Do 215s produced between 1939 and 1941 became German bombers, reconnaissance aircraft or night-fighters. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Dornier Do 17/Do 215 has an almost sculpted look, with a seamless join between the wing and the sleek airframe. At the rear, a pair of photo-etched dorsal mounted antennas and details of the elevator trim tabs and mass balance (counter-weights) are clearly visible on the simulated fabric stretched elevators. The Do 17 and some Do 215s feature a large birdcage canopy and nose cone—which provides for a clear view of each crew figure—while the re-designated night fighter export variant of the Do 215 has a delicate nose mounted antenna array.
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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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