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Code: CG-FS08004

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Corgi Showcase Collection FS08004
Diecast Model
RAF, RAF at War, 4-Piece Set

1:120 Scale     Length     Width
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V     3"     3.75"
Hawker Hurricane Mk I     3.25"     4"
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth     2.5"     3"
Avro Lancaster     7"     10.25"

Intricately detailed, this range faithfully reproduces many of the most significant fighting vehicles in the history of 20th century conflict, both on the ground and in the air. Strong theming covers major conflicts from the biplanes of WW1 to the awesome airpower of Desert Storm, and from the heroes of the Battle of Britain to the killing fields of Vietnam.

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.

Hawker Hurricane Mk I

Based on the Fury biplane and designed by Sydney Camm as a monoplane fighter, the Hurricane was first flown on November 6th, 1935. With its wide-set landing gear, easy handling, reliability, and stable gun platform, the Hurricane was suitable for a variety of different roles such as intruder, ground strafing and night fighter. Steel-tube construction meant cannon shells could pass right through the wood and fabric covering without exploding. The Hurricane underwent many modifications during its lifetime, including an upgraded Merlin engine and interchangeable multi-purpose wings, staging twelve 7.7mm guns and two 40mm anti-tank guns and carrying two 500lb bombs.

de Havilland Tiger Moth

Designed as a basic trainer for the RAF, the de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth was first flown in October, 1931.

Avro Lancaster

Designed to meet a specification for a new generation of "worldwide use" medium bombers, the Avro Lancaster was first flown on January 8, 1941. The design of the Lancaster evolved from an unsuccessful two-engine aircraft called the Manchester. The heavier Lancaster had four engines and an extensive bomb bay, with later versions capable of carrying 22,000 lb bombs. Used primarily as a night bomber, the Lancaster was a versatile aircraft that became most famous for its role in the 1943 "Dam Buster" raids on Germany's Ruhr Valley dams. Between 1942 and 1945, Lancasters flew 156,000 sorties, dropping 608,612 tons of bombs on enemy targets.