Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32808
de Havilland Mosquito TT.Mk 35 Diecast Model
RAF No.3 CAACU, RAF Exeter, England, 1953 | Limited Edition
1800
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| de Havilland Mosquito TT.Mk 35 | | 6.75" | | 9" |
After WWII, the RAF had many surplus fighter and bomber aircraft that were still useful, but for peace-time roles, including several De Havilland Mosquitos. Three towed targets could be carried in the aircraft's bomb bay, and the target-towing gear, which was installed at the rear and underneath the aircraft, included a 6,000 ft. of non-twisting steel cable and four drogues. The winch was fixed to a pylon on the starboard wing centre-section and a second crew member was carried to operate the winch mechanism. A number of TT.Mk.35s were operated by units supporting gunnery ranges in Germany and the Mediterranean. The main operators in the UK were the five Civilian Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unites (CAACUs) - No.3 CAACU at Exeter providing target facilities using Mosquitos from 1953 until 1962, these becoming the last RAF examples in service. This Unit formed at Exeter in 1951 to provide target practice for the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.
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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