Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34603
de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk IV Diecast Model
RAF No.109 Sqn | Limited Edition
1500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| de Havilland Mosquito B.Mk IV | | 15.5" | | 20.25" |
109 Squadron was an Oboe Squadron (high level blind bombing radar aid). It flew out ofWyton, Marham, Little Staughton, Woodall Spar, Hemswell, Wickenby and Coningsby. It was disbanded on 30th September 1945 and reformed as 627 Squadron on the 1st October 1945. Whatever the upper surfaces were, in October 1942, No. 109 Squadron's Mosquitoes had their under surfaces finished in Special Night where the fin and rudder were also considered part of the under surfaces. Special Night was a very matt finish black with a rough pigment, which had been introduced to camouflage night flying aircraft against detection by searchlights. First applied to Night Fighters in 1940 it became standard for Night Bombers (including the Mosquito in it's bombing role) from 1942 onwards.
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 1:32 scale Mosquito is a massive model constructed with a large number of diecast metal components. All of the control surfaces are movable, including positionable radiator ducts and flaps that move in unison around each engine nacelle. The articulating main landing gear and tail wheel are beautifully detailed and lock easily in place for ground display. The side engine cowlings are removable, revealing detailed Merlin V-12 engines. The large canopy provides easy viewing of the highly detailed crew figures. The bottom of the model has spring loaded bomb-bay doors that open to reveal ordnance details and crew access door.
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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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