AA33706-C
Consignment
This is a Consignment sale piece we are offering. It comes in its original box and is in like new condition.
The Aviation Archive by Corgi
AA33706 Heinkel He 111H-4, Luftwaffe III./KG 26, Eastern Front, 1942
1:72 Scale, 9" nose-to-tail, 12.25" wing span
Limited Edition #0074 of 2100
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
The Luftwaffe's KG26s reached the height of their effectiveness attacking convoys with a tactic called the "golden comb," in which a torpedo-carrying HE111s attacked in a low-altitude abreast formation at dusk when visibility was at its poorest.
Designed in direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles, the Heinkel He 111 first flew on February 24, 1935. Masquerading as a transport aircraft, the He 111 was actually a fast medium bomber that went on to become the most prolific Luftwaffe bomber used during the early part of WWII. During its early service career, the He 111 had the distinction of being one of the fastest aircraft in the world, with speeds exceeding 250 mph. It was also versatile, serving as a medium bomber, strategic bomber and as a torpedo bomber. By late 1944 the Luftwaffe halted bomber production, and the He 111 became a transport aircraft.
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.
Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.