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Code: CG-AA99110

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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA99110
Diecast Model
RAF No.1 PRU, RAF Benson, England, Reconnaissance 2-Piece Set

Limited Edition
5000
Pieces Worldwide

1:72 Scale     Length     Width
de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV     6.75"     9"
Supermarine Spitfire Mk V     5"     6.25"

1PRU operating out of RAF Benson, acquired its first aircraft on the 13th July 1941 and the first operational sortie was flown on the 17th September. The early success of 1PRU resulted in a total of 4 dedicated PR squadrons, two of which used the Mosquito (No 540 and 544). DZ473 was converted from B MkIV bombers that were unders production to PR standard. The cameras used were Williamson F.52. On 22nd April 1943, after photographing the railway yards at Stettin, while being flown by Flt.Lts. Bill White and Ron Prescott, the cameras were left running as they flew over the German coast and the first definite evidence was produced of the presence of V2 rockets. Spitfire R7059 first flew in February 1941 as a Mark I but was converted to a PRVII Type G in May 1941 and transferred to No.1 PRU before similarly moving to No.8 OTU.

de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV

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.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

Designed by R.J.Michell to meet a British Air Ministry specification, the Supermarine Spitfire first flown on March 5th, 1936. With its combination of beautiful fighter design, the excellent performance of its Rolls-Royce Merlin powerplant and firepower provided by twin cannons and four machine guns, the Spitfire became an unrivaled symbol of victory. The Spitfire had 40 major variants and was built in greater numbers than any other British aircraft of the time. It flew operationally on every front between 1939 and 1945 and was engaged in every one of the Royal Air Force's major actions.