Corgi AA34302 Fw 190A I/JG 1, "Black Double Chevron", Fritz Losigkeit 0003/3700

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34302 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model Luftwaffe I/JG 1, "Black Double Chevron", Fritz Losigkeit The Fw 190 was the scourge of Fighter Command from the moment it appeared on the Western Front at Aabeville in August 1941 with II./JG26. Nimble, speedy and armed to the teeth, the 'Butcher Bird' quickly gained a reputation making it one of the most formidable opponents of the Allied fighters and at medium and low altitudes was considered by many as superior. This particular aircraft is depicted shortly after JG 1's major reorganisation of 1st April 1943. Beyond the standard set of national insignia and Gruppenkommandeur chevrons there is also the Gruppe's 'Devil in the Clouds' badge on the cowling, the black and white cowling design to allow the Gruppe to reassemble quickly in the air during combat, the green spinner of the Gruppenstab and the black and white zigzag pattern aft of the exhaust slots to hide any exhaust stains. Most interestingly on this aircraft though are the eight tiny flags below the cockpit illustrating the career of Fritz Losigkeit to date. Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Designed by Kurt Tank, the Fw-190A was first flown on June 1st, 1939. This small, yet ferociously-powered aircraft was fast and manoeuvrable and packed a fierce armament package earning it the nickname "Butcher Bird". The wide landing gear, excellent visibility and high-altitude paddle-bladed propeller endeared it to pilots familiar with the shortcomings of its predecessor - the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Some of the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter aces flew the Fw 190. Many variants were produced during the war, with the most notable being the inline-engine equipped and longer-nosed 190D, known as the "Dora." Product information Corgi's 1:72 scale Fw 190A series includes models from all major theatres 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. 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.Pose able presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".Numbered certificate of authenticity.Commissioned box artwork.Detailed 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. Limited edition number 0003/3700 Factory fresh, hard to find this good now, only the third model made of this very popular series made of 3,700 pieces worldwide. Very light shelf wear to the outer box, we opened this box to take these stunning photos only, the model has not been lifted from its box. The photos are of the aircraft for sale, none are library pictures all are of the model you will receive. Buy Gone World are more than happy to post items worldwide, postage for the item/s will be established at point of sale/interest and will be messaged to each eBay member when asked. Buy Gone World does offer discounts for multiple purchases, this includes International Posting. 1024x768 PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,500 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK - MOST ARE NEW!!! - A LOT ARE LOW NUMBERS - ALL ARE LONG SINCE SOLD OUT - BY ALL MEANS CONTACT US FOR THE ONE YOU ARE MISSING OR YOU DESIRE BUT SIMPLY CANNOT FIND. BGW Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

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