Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA33507

Junkers Ju 87R Stuka Diecast Model

Luftwaffe 1./StG 1, Krainici, Bulgaria, 1941

1:72 Scale Length Width

Junkers Ju 87R Stuka 6.25" 7.5"

Hastily summoned from North Africa to reinforce StG 2 in Bulgaria immediately prior to the invasion of Yugoslavia and Greece, I./StG 1 nevertheless found time to apply the yellow theater markings specified for Operation Marita (Balkans invasion) by the Luftwaffe high command. This machine is unusual in having the entire tail unit painted yellow - this was presumably done because the Ju 87 was the mount of a formation leader. Note the Gruppe emblem on the cowling - a stylized depiction of "Hans Huckebein", who was a cartoon raven popular in the 19th century.

Junkers Ju 87R Stuka

Designed to function as a close support aircraft, the Ju 87 was first flown on September 17th, 1935. The Ju 87 had an innovative design that included automatic dive brakes under each wing-a feature that protected against the consequences of pilot blackout by ensuring recovery from an attack dive. Crewed by a pilot and rear gunner, the Ju 87 had twin 37mm cannons and a bomb that swung away from the propeller on an elongated U-shaped crutch. Its inverted gull wings improved pilot-to-ground visibility, gave the undercarriage a shorter height and made the Ju 87 instantly recognizable to its enemies.

Corgi's 1:72 scale Stukas faithfully replicate the gull-wing or "cranked" wing pattern, which with the spatted main gear was one of the most notable and unusual features of this aircraft. Delicately assembled dive-brakes can be seen be seen beneath each wing. A 250kg bomb is mounted to the U-shaped crutch below the fuselage. The top engine cover can be removed to reveal the inverted Junkers Jumo 211D engine with the correct main engine support frames. Additional features include all-metal braced elevators, engine radiator detail, slotted ailerons and flaps and a rearward-facing machine gunner manning the M15 machine gun.

Corgi Aviation Archive Legends

The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.

Corgi "Legends" 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.

Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Detailed pilot and crew member figures.

Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.