{"product_id":"corgi-aa32515-1-72-junkers-ju-87b-1-stuka-s2-ac-alfons-orthofer-stg-77-breslau-1939","title":"Corgi AA32515 1:72 Junkers Ju 87B-1 Stuka S2+AC Major Alfons Orthofer Stab II.\/StG 77 Breslau 1939","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dramatic 1:72 scale diecast representation of Junkers Ju 87B-1 Stuka S2+AC, flown by Major Alfons Orthofer of Stab II.\/StG 77 at Breslau, Germany, in 1939.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS2+AC was specially decorated with a prominent shark-mouth design for an article in the German magazine Signal. The unusual markings distinguish this aircraft from the more conventional Luftwaffe Stuka schemes of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSturzkampfgeschwader 77 became closely associated with the rapid German campaigns of the early Second World War. Its precision dive-bombing attacks demonstrated the destructive potential of the Stuka when operating with air superiority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ju 87B-1’s inverted gull wings, fixed spatted undercarriage and automatic dive-recovery system made it instantly recognisable. Its bomb was carried on a swinging crutch designed to clear the propeller during steep attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased within Corgi’s Aviation Archive Collector Series and limited to 1,400 pieces worldwide, the model features the shark-mouth markings, detailed dive brakes, centre-line bomb, rear gunner position and a 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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32515\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junkers Ju 87B-1 Stuka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e S2+AC with shark-mouth artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Major Alfons Orthofer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stab II.\/StG 77\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\/Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breslau, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dive bomber \/ close-support aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,400 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shark-mouth artwork, detailed dive brakes, centre-line bomb, rear gunner position and presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5\" or 19.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003eThe model has not been displayed but does have a small scratch on the left wing flap (circled in red).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scratch line is present on the front cover.\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":57921409155454,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6636.jpg?v=1787858670","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32515-1-72-junkers-ju-87b-1-stuka-s2-ac-alfons-orthofer-stg-77-breslau-1939","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}