{"product_id":"corgi-49201-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-luftwaffe-jg-3-udet-hans-von-hahn-st-omer-battle-of-britain-1940","title":"Corgi 49201 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109E Luftwaffe JG 3 Udet Hans von Hahn St Omer Battle of Britain 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Messerschmitt Bf 109E flown by Hauptmann Hans von Hahn of Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet” during the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 49201 depicts von Hahn's command aircraft while operating from France during 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHans von Hahn served as commander of I. Gruppe, Jagdgeschwader 3 during the aerial campaign against Britain. Aircraft assigned to senior formation leaders commonly carried prominent command markings, allowing them to be identified easily by other pilots in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in a dark grey and yellow colour scheme with black and white German national crosses. A double black chevron marks it as a commander's aircraft, while the yellow engine cowling and tail create a particularly striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJG 3 carried the honorary title “Udet” in recognition of First World War fighter ace Ernst Udet. During 1940, the unit took part in operations over France, the English Channel and southern Britain as the Luftwaffe attempted to defeat RAF Fighter Command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messerschmitt Bf 109 was one of the principal German fighters of the Second World War. Its all-metal construction, enclosed cockpit, retractable undercarriage and powerful Daimler-Benz engine made it one of the world's most advanced fighters when first introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, simulated fabric-textured control surfaces, detailed cockpit glazing and a rotating three-bladed propeller. Further details include wing-mounted armament, removable landing gear and the original curved Corgi presentation stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Bf 109E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double black command chevron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hauptmann Hans von Hahn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe I.\/Jagdgeschwader 3 “Udet”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Omer, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic JG 3 Udet markings, double black command chevron, contrasting yellow engine cowling and tail, German national insignia, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, rotating three-bladed propeller, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" or 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" or 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel does not appear to have been displayed previously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in near mint condition overall due to some paint bubbling on the yellow nose paint at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted imperfection, the model still displays very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in very good condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut present to the plastic film on the front of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57752889917822,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5069.jpg?v=1785165318","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49201-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109e-luftwaffe-jg-3-udet-hans-von-hahn-st-omer-battle-of-britain-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}