CORGI AA38106 1/48 SOPWITH CAMEL RAF No.20 SQN CLIFFORD McEWEN ITALY JANUARY 1919- LAST ONE HERE NOW
Sopwith Camel
Designed as a heavier, more powerful refinement of the Sopwith Pup, the Camel was first flown in 1917. Earning its name from the distinctive humped fairing surrounding its twin .303 Vickers machine guns, the Camel's unforgiving flight characteristics claimed the lives of many students in flight training. In the hands of a skilled pilot though, it was an extreme dogfighter that could out-maneuver any contemporary with the possible exception of the Fokker Dr.I. Common for airplanes of that era, a fixed crankshaft configuration allowed the entire engine to spin with the propeller, creating strong gyroscopic forces that adversely affected the airplane's handling under power. Together with the S.E.5a, the Camel helped gain superiority over the German Albatros and is credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft, more than any other Allied fighter.
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series
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 honoured.
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
presentation 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.
Limited Edition model – certificated 1,000 produced worldwide.
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