{"product_id":"corgi-aa27108-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109g-luftwaffe-1-jg-3-white-16-horst-prenzel","title":"Corgi AA27108 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 1.\/JG 3 White 16 Horst Prenzel","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating 1:72 scale diecast model tracking a pristine Luftwaffe fighter variant unwittingly delivered to the Allies.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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 AA27108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Bf 109G (Bf 109G-6\/U2 Variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e White 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\/Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horst Prenzel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe 1.\/JG 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unintentional Allied Capture \/ Landing at RAF Manston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21st, 1944 (World War II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in very good condition overall, with the rest of the model presenting as mint apart from the noted issues below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwing pitot is missing from one side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in mint condition.\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","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57627412136318,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3075.jpg?v=1782830464","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa27108-1-72-messerschmitt-bf-109g-luftwaffe-1-jg-3-white-16-horst-prenzel","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}