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The razor-sharp mount of a legendary Luftwaffe fighter ace. This highly collectible 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (US32112) replicates the Messerschmitt Bf 109E "White 1," flown by Hauptmann Herbert Ihlefeld, Commanding Officer of I.(Jagd)/Lehrgeschwader 2 (I./LG 2) during the height of the Western European air campaigns in 1940. Renowned as a brilliantly tactical fighter leader and pilot, Ihlefeld achieved 130 aerial victories across over 1,000 combat missions throughout his career, cementing his status among the elite ranks of the Luftwaffe. Finished in a meticulous splinter-pattern defensive camouflage with a vibrant yellow cowling and rudder identification markings, this model captures the aggressive, aerodynamic silhouette of Willy Messerschmitt's premier interceptor design.
Ideal for curators of WWII air operations and Battle of Britain history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the peak eras of modern dogfighting. The model is engineered for exceptional scale accuracy, featuring an opening "bird-cage" canopy revealing a hand-painted pilot figure, razor-thin braced horizontal stabilizers, and a removable top engine cowling that exposes a detailed inverted Daimler-Benz V-12 engine. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and ace commander legacies, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Bf 109 heritage.
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: US32112
Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109E
Tactical Code: White 1
Pilot: Hauptmann Herbert Ihlefeld (Ace - 130 Victories)
Unit: I.(Jagd)/Lehrgeschwader 2 (I./LG 2)
Location: Western Front / European Theatre
Date/Period: 1940
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition: 1,400 pieces worldwide
Material: Diecast Metal
Special Features: Removable engine cowling, detailed V-12 engine, hand-painted pilot figure
Length: 5" or 12.7 cm
Wingspan: 5.5" or 14 cm
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
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US$40
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