Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34302
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe I/JG 1, "Black Double Chevron", Fritz Losigkeit | Limited Edition
3700
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Focke-Wulf Fw 190A | | 4.75" | | 5.75" |
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.
Designed by Kurt Tank, the Fw-190A was first flown on June 1st, 1939. This small, yet ferociously-powered aircraft was fast and maneuverable 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." © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Fw 190A series includes models from all major theaters 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.
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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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