{"product_id":"corgi-aa32518-1-72-junkers-ju-87b-stuka-j9-bl-9-stg-1-st-pol-france-1940","title":"Corgi AA32518 1:72 Junkers Ju 87B Stuka J9+BL 9.\/StG 1 St. Pol France 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Junkers Ju 87B Stuka J9+BL, operated by Luftwaffe 9.\/StG 1 from St. Pol, France, in November 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ju 87 was designed as a precision dive bomber and close-support aircraft. Its cranked gull wings, fixed spatted undercarriage and automatic dive-recovery system made it instantly recognisable, while its bombing accuracy proved devastating during the early campaigns of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter heavy losses during the Battle of Britain exposed the Stuka’s vulnerability to modern fighters, surviving units increasingly operated under more restricted conditions. Aircraft assigned to night attacks received darker undersurface finishes intended to reduce their visibility over southern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, AA32518 reproduces J9+BL in the markings of 9.\/StG 1. Features include a removable engine cover with detailed Jumo engine, pilot and rear gunner figures, dive brakes, bomb crutch, rotating propeller and presentation 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32518\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Junkers Ju 87B Stuka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode:\u003c\/strong\u003e J9+BL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe 9.\/StG 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Pol, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 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\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\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 Removable engine cover with detailed Jumo engine, pilot and rear gunner figures, dive brakes, bomb crutch, rotating propeller and 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 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in excellent overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pitot towards the tail is wobbly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rear wheel is slightly misaligned, with glue visible around its base. It cannot be confirmed whether this is from a repair or manufacture. The rear wheel is firmly set and should not be forced or realigned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear is present.\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":57945502089598,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7020.jpg?v=1789140429","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32518-1-72-junkers-ju-87b-stuka-j9-bl-9-stg-1-st-pol-france-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}