Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37805
Albatros D.V Diecast Model
Luftstreitkrafte Jagdstaffel 79b, Hans Bohning, Villers le Sec, France, Spring 1918 | Limited Edition
1000
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Albatros D.V | | 6" | | 7.5" |
After serving in combat with a field artillery regiment, Leutnant Hans Böhning transferred to the Fliegertruppe in 1916 and saw duty on 2-seaters before being trained as a fighter pilot. He was initially posted to Jasta 36 where he scored his first 4 victories. He was transferred to Jasta 76 where he scored his 5th victory. In January 1918 Böhning transferred to Jasta 79b as commander and took his victory tally to 17. One of his best recognised aircraft during this period was this distinctive blue and white striped Albatros DVa with its Ace of Spades insignia. On 20th September, two days after his final victory, Böhning was wounded flying a Fokker DVII. Upon his recovery he took over Jasta 32b on 1st November, just eleven days before the Armistice was signed. Hans Böhning died in October 1934 at the age of 41 following a glider crash.
Designed by Robert Thelen then refined and lightened, the Albatros D.V was the preeminent fighter during the period of German aerial dominance- first flown in 1917. Fundamental version improvements in wing design such as mounting the radiator in the center of the upper wing section, improved pilot visibility- critical in dog fighting tactics. The Albatros could now attain altitudes of over 3,000 feet in only five minutes and with improved stability and firepower and the Albatros system continued to dominate the skies. The Allies responded to the success of the Albatros series with new fighters including the SPAD VII, Sopwith Camel, S.E.5a, Bristol F2B, and others. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:48 scale Albatros D.V series captures the unmistakable lines of the real aircraft with simulated stretched fabric covering and brilliant early cammo patterns. Fine gauge wire is used to represent the structurally significant bracing wires found on the actual aircraft. The water-cooled Mercedes engine is wonderfully replicated, with six cylinder heads, engine exhaust stacks and a liquid cooling system leading to the radiator on the top wing. A detailed pilot figure sits behind the twin LGM 08/15 machine guns. The model rests on rolling rubber tires that accurately simulate the gray color that vulcanized natural rubber takes on after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
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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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