Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37303
de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 Diecast Model
RAF No.112 Sqn 2 TAF, RAF Fassberg, Germany, October 1951 | Limited Edition
2160
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
The Vampire was a first-generation jet fighter which saw service in the immediate postwar period with Royal Air Force frontline fighter squadrons in the United Kingdom and Germany, followed by further service with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. No. 112 Sq. Royal Air Force was reformed on May 12, 1951, at Fassberg in the then West Germany, equipped with Vampire F.B.5s and moved to Jever in March 1952. The squadron's "Egyptian cat" motif appeared on the tails in a white disc. The squadron flew the Vampires until January 1954, when they were replaced by Canadair Sabres.
Designed for the RAF as an experimental jet fighter, the de Havilland DH.100 Vampire was first flown on September 20, 1943. The Vampire was the second jet fighter to serve in the RAF, but it was introduced too late to see combat during WWII. It did, however, serve in front line squadrons until 1955, and it was used as a trainer for more than a decade afterwards. This important aircraft is notable for its many achievements; it was the first RAF fighter to exceed 500 mph, the first jet aircraft to cross the Atlantic, and the first jet to take off from and land on an aircraft carrier. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Vampires feature panel line detail that is exceptionally fine for a diecast metal model. Turbojet intakes are veined and individually painted with separately applied exhaust nozzle detailing at the rear. Four cannon and shell-casing ejection ports are located beneath the nose. The tail booms and elevators of this model are plastic, a feature designed to correct the model's center of gravity for proper ground display. The series includes a single-seat fighter-bomber and a two-seat trainer, with larger nose and canopy as well as redesigned twin rudders and larger elevators.
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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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