Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32802
de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk IV Diecast Model
RAAF No.464 Sqn, Tom McFee/Geoffrey Atkins, Amiens Prison, France, Operation Jericho, February 18th 1944 | Limited Edition
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk IV | | 6.75" | | 9" |
MM403 was part of one of the most famous operations of World War II, the Amiens prison raid. Taking place on the 18th February 1944, and code named 'Operation Jericho', British intelligence learnt that some of the prisoners were to be executed by the Germans and so 2nd Tactical Air Force (TAF) was intructed to raid the prison the day before. 12 FB.VI's of 464 RAAF and 487 RNZAF breached the walls and as a result of the raid 255 prisoners, half of whom had been awaiting execution, escaped. The aricraft was crewed by Flt. Lts Tom McPhee and Geoffrey Atkins (464 Squadron - based at Sculthorpe) . It was one of the 5 aircraft of the unit that breached the walls of the main building and destroyed the guards quarters.
Designed in a private venture as a high-altitude, high-speed unarmed bomber, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was first flown on November 25th, 1940. The Mosquito was one of the most successful aircraft of the Second World War. Only the Ju 88 could rival its versatility. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, the all-wood Mosquito was as fast as a fighter and could carry the payload of a medium bomber. During its lifetime, the Mosquito was used in varying roles, which included night fighter and ground attack. It carried radar systems and cannons, and there was even a carrier landing version. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Mosquitoes are highly prized by collectors. Each of these highly accurate replicas includes a large birdcage canopy that provides for easy viewing of crew figures. The landing gear installs quickly and locks in place for ground display. The air and oil coolant radiator ducts can be quickly configured for display in the open or closed positions. Fighter/bomber releases feature four machine guns barrels mounted on the nose and four 20mm cannon ports below the nose. Bomber and photo-reconnaissance variants do not include cannons, featuring instead transparent noses.
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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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