Corgi 1/48 RAF Se5A Nightfighter England 1918 Model Diecast Aircraft (AA37701)

Corgi are one of the original British manufacturers of metal aircraft models. Produced in diecast metal the original quality has been improved upon with the application of modern production techniques. The paintwork is superb, and the tampo printed insignia and markings bring each model to life. With the inclusion of wheels and wheel covers, most models can be displayed either "on the tarmac" or airbourne, usually on a display stand.

The third SE5 produced became, in effect, the prototype SE5a with a 200hp Hispano Suiza power plant and shorter span wings. After troubles with the reduction gear of the Hispano Suiza together with a general shortage of these power plants, the direct drive Wolsley Viper became the standard SE5a power unit. The SE5a built a fine reputation for strength, performance and general flying quality, which together with the Sopwith Camel was the main reason for the Allies gaining and maintaining air superiority during 1918. Model wingspan 168mm

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Corgi 1/48 RAF Se5A Capt Billy Bishop Summer 1917 Diecast Model Aircraft (AA37702)

Good model of the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 as flown by the Royal Flying Corp's top-scoring ace;? Billy Bishop, a Canadian who? achieved 72 victories. Awarded the Victoria Cross, he was the first pilot to surpass the record of famed British Ace Albert Ball. McCudden, Ball, Bishop, Mannock, and many other British aces found that with the? SE5a? they could at? last? fight on equal terms with the German Albatros. Soon after they were delivered Lt.A.P.F.Rhys Davids brought down Werner Voss, von Richthofen's famous number two, which brought an enormous boost to Allied morale

Model wingspan 168mm,

Corgi 1/48 RAF SE5A No.56 Sqn Capt James McCudden WW1 Fighter (AA37705)

Corgi 1/48 French Spad X111 S4489 Charles J Biddle (AA37901)

Excellent die-cast metal model of a French Airforce Spad (Societe pour l'aviation) XIII of the 13th Aero Squadron as flying in October 1918.

The model is presented in American national Capt. Charles J. Biddle's personal livery which? included a blue and white radiator cowl and a commanders tricolour band. In addition there were victory marks in the form of 5 notches in the Grim Reapers bloody scythe and 4 tiny crosses behind the running skeleton. A fast and tough aircraft, the Spad XIII featured two Vickers machine guns well represented.

Model wingspan 109mm,

Corgi 1/48 Spad XIII No.23 Sqn Capt William M Fry WW1 Fighter (AA37904)

Corgi 1/48 Sopwith Camel F1 8239D RAF 28 Sqn Capt C.M. McEwen Italy January 1919 (AA38106)

No. 28 Squadron was formed at Gosport on the 7th November 1915. For eighteen months it was a training unit before moving to Yatesbury in July 1917 where it was re-equipped with Sopwith Camels before moving to France in October. The Squadron had barely settled when it was moved to Italy, along with the British Expeditionary Force. 28 Squadron remained in Italy until February 1919 before returning home to be disbanded on 20th January 1920.

Clifford MacKay McEwen joined the Canadian Army in 1916. By April 1917 he was seconded to the RFC, becoming a member of 28 Squadron. He served in Italy as a Sopwith Camel pilot, scoring twenty-seven victories, four of which are believed to have been whilst flying 8239D. In 1919 McEwen otherwise known as Black Mike returned to Canada where he served as an instructor with the RCAF. During World War Two, he commanded two bomber group bases, assuming command of 6 Bomber Group in England in 1944. He attained the rank of Air Vice-Marshal and later retired in 1946.

Corgi 1/48 German Albatross DV Baron Richthofen Diecast Model Aircraft (AA37801)

Approximately 4,800 Albatross fighters of all types were built during World War One.They were used extensively by the German Air Service throughout 1917, and remained in action in considerable numbers until the end of the war. Many of the highest-scoring aces acheived the majority of their victories while flying Albatross fighters, the famed Red Baron won three-quarters of his 80 combat victories flying an Albatross

Model wingspan 125mm,

Corgi 1/48 French Spad X111 George Guynemer Diecast Model Aircraft (AA37902)

French Ace of Aces Georges Marie Ludovic Jules Guynemer was revered by the people of France as the veteran of over 600 air combats.Twice wounded and awarded 26 citations, the recipient of the highest honours for galantry.France could bestow, his official victory total is has been suggested that the true figure is nearer 100. A list of his victories reveals a pattern of intense activity interspersed with gaps of sometimes several weeks. Being in the state of collapse Guynemer absence was due to this more than physical wounds

Model wingspan 109mm,

Corgi 1/48 Sopwith Camel Henry Bottererell (AA38101)

Fine model of the most successful and versatile British fighter of WW1 - featuring? standard brown livery and as flown by Henry Botterell, a Canadian serving initially in the Royal Naval Air Service.

Model length 120mm, wingspan 178 mm approx.? 

Corgi 1/48 Sopwith Camel No 43 Sqn Capt Henry Woolett Spring Spring 1918 (AA38104)

Corgi 1/48 Sopwith Camel F2137 Capt D R MacLaren (AA38105)

Corgi 1/48 Albatross DVa Ltn Helmut Dilthey, Jasta 40, Mid-1918 (AA37806)