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Code: CG-AA99127

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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA99127
Diecast Model
Blitz 3-Piece Set

Limited Edition
2700
Pieces Worldwide

1:72 Scale     Length     Width
Heinkel He 111H-3     9"     12.25"
Messerschmitt Bf 109E     5"     5.5"
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V     5"     6.25"

By the last week of September 1940, high German losses brought an end to large-scale daylight raids on England and the Luftwaffe turned to night attacks by mid-October in what became known as the Blitz. This set includes a Heinkel He 111H-3 of 2 Staffel, KG 100, one of the Luftwaffe's pathfinder units, based at Vannes-Meucon on the Biscay coast. This aircraft was engaged in the night blitz using Knickebein guidance. From mid September 1940, He 111's were largely confined to nocturnal duties because of heavy attrition and 'beam-bombing' gave accuracy at night. With it are a Spitfire MkI, X4253, which flew with 611 Squadron from Rochford in Essex in December 1940 and was piloted by Pilot Officer Pegge and a Messerschmitt Me 109E of JG 51 and piloted by Heinz Bar as a bomber escort, again in December 1940.

Heinkel He 111H-3

Designed in direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles, the Heinkel He 111 first flew on February 24, 1935. Masquerading as a transport aircraft, the He 111 was actually a fast medium bomber that went on to become the most prolific Luftwaffe bomber used during the early part of WWII. During its early service career, the He 111 had the distinction of being one of the fastest aircraft in the world, with speeds exceeding 250 mph. It was also versatile, serving as a medium bomber, strategic bomber and as a torpedo bomber. By late 1944 the Luftwaffe halted bomber production, and the He 111 became a transport aircraft.

Messerschmitt Bf 109E

Designed to meet a Luftwaffe need for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was first flown on May 28th, 1935. Its all-metal construction, closed canopy and retractable gear made the Bf 109 one of the first true modern fighters of WWII. This versatile aircraft served in many roles and was the most produced aircraft of the war and the backbone of the Luftwaffe, and was flown by Germany's top three aces, who claimed a total of 928 victories between them. Armed with two cannons and two machine guns, the Bf 109's design underwent constant revisions, which allowed it to remain competitive until the end of the war.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions.

Corgi's 1:72 scale He 111 series replicates this famous symbol of the WWII German bomber forces (Kampfwaffe). This model is constructed using only the smallest amount of plastic, with its fuselage and distinctive massive elliptical wing and tail in diecast metal. The large offset "greenhouse" nose canopy allows for easy viewing of the pilot and forward gunner/bombardier lying prone over the bomb site. The model features many defensive machine gun positions, such as a rotating dorsal mounted gunner, waist gunners and an intricate ventral birdcage gondola. Additional features include opening hinged bomb doors to reveal bomb details, an intricate ventral antenna and subassembly landing gear.