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Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi
Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel - Corgi

Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1./JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel

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Description

A fascinating 1:72 scale diecast model tracking a pristine Luftwaffe fighter variant unwittingly delivered to the Allies. This premium replica by Corgi (AA27108) depicts the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/U2 known as "White 16", flown by Horst Prenzel of Luftwaffe 1./JG 3. On July 21, 1944, a pair of bomber-hunting Bf 109G pilots became completely disoriented and mistakenly landed at Manston airfield in Kent. While his companion was distracted and executed a rough belly landing, Prenzel performed a perfect landing, unexpectedly presenting the Royal Air Force with a completely pristine example of Germany's latest front-line fighter asset. This rare capture offered Allied planners a vital opportunity to test the technology and formulate tactics for combat pilots. The historic warbird was later evaluated by the legendary British test pilot Captain Eric Brown, before it was unfortunately destroyed a few months later during a take-off accident while serving with the Air Fighting Development Unit at RAF Wittering.

Featured in Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this 1:72 scale model honors the ultimate backbone of the German Luftwaffe. Originally designed to meet a strict requirement for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Bf 109 first flew on May 28, 1935. Its cutting-edge all-metal construction, closed canopy design, and retractable landing gear quickly established it as one of the very first true modern fighters of World War II, ultimately becoming the most produced aircraft of the conflict. The type was famously utilized by Germany's top three aces, who accumulated a staggering combined total of 928 aerial victories. This limited-edition model beautifully replicates the fighter's compact dimensions, highlighting its standard combat armament of two cannons and two machine guns alongside its authentic 1944 capture markings and a heavy-duty metal presentation display stand.

Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA27108

Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109G (Bf 109G-6/U2 Variant)

Serial/Tactical Code: White 16

Pilot/Commander: Horst Prenzel

Unit: Luftwaffe 1./JG 3

Event: Unintentional Allied Capture / Landing at RAF Manston

Date/Period: July 21st, 1944 (World War II)

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,000 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Authentic "White 16" capture livery markings, clean modern-fighter body panel lines, closed cockpit canopy layout, dual nose machine guns and twin wing cannon detailing, original presentation display stand

Model Dimensions

Length: 5" or 12.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 5.5" or 14 cm
Condition

Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Model is in very good condition overall, with the rest of the model presenting as mint apart from the noted issues below.
  • Rear landing wheel is weakened in the centre where the white stress line is visible. It can still support the model’s weight, but care should be taken around this area.
  • Underwing pitot is missing from one side.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Box is in mint condition.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.

UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.

Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.

We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A fascinating 1:72 scale diecast model tracking a pristine Luftwaffe fighter variant unwittingly delivered to the Allies. This premium replica by Corgi (AA27108) depicts the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6/U2 known as "White 16", flown by Horst Prenzel of Luftwaffe 1./JG 3. On July 21, 1944, a pair of bomber-hunting Bf 109G pilots became completely disoriented and mistakenly landed at Manston airfield in Kent. While his companion was distracted and executed a rough belly landing, Prenzel performed a perfect landing, unexpectedly presenting the Royal Air Force with a completely pristine example of Germany's latest front-line fighter asset. This rare capture offered Allied planners a vital opportunity to test the technology and formulate tactics for combat pilots. The historic warbird was later evaluated by the legendary British test pilot Captain Eric Brown, before it was unfortunately destroyed a few months later during a take-off accident while serving with the Air Fighting Development Unit at RAF Wittering.

Featured in Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this 1:72 scale model honors the ultimate backbone of the German Luftwaffe. Originally designed to meet a strict requirement for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Bf 109 first flew on May 28, 1935. Its cutting-edge all-metal construction, closed canopy design, and retractable landing gear quickly established it as one of the very first true modern fighters of World War II, ultimately becoming the most produced aircraft of the conflict. The type was famously utilized by Germany's top three aces, who accumulated a staggering combined total of 928 aerial victories. This limited-edition model beautifully replicates the fighter's compact dimensions, highlighting its standard combat armament of two cannons and two machine guns alongside its authentic 1944 capture markings and a heavy-duty metal presentation display stand.

Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA27108

Aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109G (Bf 109G-6/U2 Variant)

Serial/Tactical Code: White 16

Pilot/Commander: Horst Prenzel

Unit: Luftwaffe 1./JG 3

Event: Unintentional Allied Capture / Landing at RAF Manston

Date/Period: July 21st, 1944 (World War II)

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,000 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast Metal

Special Features: Authentic "White 16" capture livery markings, clean modern-fighter body panel lines, closed cockpit canopy layout, dual nose machine guns and twin wing cannon detailing, original presentation display stand

Model Dimensions

Length: 5" or 12.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 5.5" or 14 cm
Condition

Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Model is in very good condition overall, with the rest of the model presenting as mint apart from the noted issues below.
  • Rear landing wheel is weakened in the centre where the white stress line is visible. It can still support the model’s weight, but care should be taken around this area.
  • Underwing pitot is missing from one side.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Box is in mint condition.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.

UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.

Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.

We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.