Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA38805
Dornier Do 17Z Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 10./ZG 26 Horst Wessel, Libya, 1941 | Limited Edition
1000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Dornier Do 17Z | | 8.75" | | 9.75" |
The Dornier Do17 was one of the Luftwaffe's most important early war bombers. Operating during the campaigns over Poland, France and the Low Countries, it also served in the Balkans and during the opening years of the war against Russia. However, its small bomb load and poor defensive armament meant that it was less effective and more vulnerable than its contemporaries, the Junkers Ju88 and Heinkel He111. It was not generally used in the North African desert, which makes this aircraft something of an enigma. Zg26 was one of the most famous of all Luftwaffe fighter groups, as they often painted a bright yellow wasp on the nose of their Bf110 fighters. It is believed this Dornier was on strength with them as a transport or squadron hack before its capture and subsequent testing at the hands of the RAF during the Italian campaign.
Designed to meet a Lufthansa requirement for a high-speed mailplane, the Dornier Do 17 was first flown in 1934. After the Nazi rise to power, the original specifications for the Do 17 were changed to those of a light bomber. Its sleek design made it particularly suited to this role: it featured a fully glazed nose, a forward-set cockpit and twin tail configuration. It was very maneuverable at low altitudes, which meant it was capable of surprise bombing attacks and was fast enough to outrun defending enemy aircraft. The most highly-produced model was the Do 17Z variant, which saw more combat service than the E-U types. © 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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