Corgi Aviation AA36301 Fairey Swordfish Mk I, HMS Ark Royal Bismark Sinking 1941

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Corgi Aviation AA36301 Fairey Swordfish Mk I, HMS Ark Royal Bismark Sinking 1941:
$125.46

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36301 FaireySwordfish Mk I Diecast Model FAA 810 NAS, HMS Ark Royal, Bismark Sinking, 1941

The Fairey Swordfish, the legendary \'Stringbad\', was aTorpedo Spotter Reconnaissance biplane dive-bomber which went into service withthe Fleet Air Arm pre-war in 1936. Initially, Swordfishes operated from thelarge fleet carriers. Later Swordfishes operated from escort carriers, and werevery effective against U-boats. The nickname Stringbag indicated theversatility of the Swordfish, which could carry an unlikely combination ofloads, but also referred to its jungle of bracing wires, which belonged to apast age. The Swordfish remained operational until the end of the war, gainingthe distinction of being the last biplane to see active service. In May 1941,Swordfish from HMS Ark Royal played a central role in sinking the German battleshipBismarck. On 24 May, 1941 the new carrier HMS Victorious launched nineSwordfish to intercept the Bismarck in the North Atlantic Ocean, but with badweather conditions the aircraft only scored a single hit. On 26 May 1941, 15Swordfish were launched by the carrier HMS Ark Royal, but attacked the Britishcruiser Sheffield by mistake, but later in the day 15 Swordfish were launchedinto a storm carrying torpedoes armed with contact detonators, they scored twohits on the German battleship: one did no damage, but the other struck theBismarck\'s steering gear. None of the aircraft were lost in the attack, thougha German officer said, \" It was incredible to see such obsolete-lookingplanes having the nerve to attack a fire-spitting mountain like the Bismarck.\"The Bismarck was sunk by gunfire from the Royal Navy Fleet the next day.

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Corgi\'s 1:72 scale Swordfish series demonstrates thisaircraft\'s versatility.

Each release highlights its roles as aspotter-reconnaissance aircraft and a torpedo-bomber. One of the mostimpressive features of this model is its replicated folding wings, a featureuncommon in 1:72 scale.

The wings are both pinned and keyed to insure properalignment when fully deployed.

Fine gauge wire is used to recreate the structurallysignificant bracing wires found between the wings and on the horizontalstabilizer.

The open cockpit allows for easy viewing of the three-mancrew, correctly poised for action with pivoting machine gun at the rear.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi \"Aviation Archive\" range presentshighly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.

The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard bywhich all other diecast airplane ranges are judged.

Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from animportant historical or modern era of flight, and has been authenticallydetailed from original documents and archival library material.

Famous airplanes and aviators from both military andcommercial airline aviation are all honoured.

Corgi \"AviationArchive\" 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.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Pose able 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.
Non certificated model.

Brand new boxed, one ofthe most sought after series made by Corgi.

Small amount of shelf wear to the outer box (please see photos).

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