Corgi AA33702 1:72 Heinkel He 111H-6 Luftwaffe 7A+FA Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey Immola Finland July 1944

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Luftwaffe Heinkel He 111H-6 deployed to Finland during the intense fighting of summer 1944. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33702 represents aircraft 7A+FA associated with Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey while operating from Immola airfield.

Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey was a temporary German combat formation assembled from elements of several Luftwaffe units and named after its commander, Oberst Kurt Kuhlmey. It was deployed to Finland during June 1944 to support Finnish forces facing a major Soviet offensive on the Karelian Front.

The formation became particularly associated with its intensive use of Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters and Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers. Although the Heinkel He 111 played a less prominent role, aircraft of the type provided valuable transport, support and operational capability during the deployment.

This He 111H-6 was based at Immola during July 1944 and carried the coding associated with Stab LLG 2, the unit to which the aircraft had previously been attached. The model recreates its pale upper surfaces with irregular green mottling, contrasting yellow theatre markings and black and white German national insignia.

Designed during the 1930s, the Heinkel He 111 became one of the Luftwaffe's principal medium bombers during the early years of the Second World War. Its distinctive glazed nose, twin-engine configuration and broad elliptical wings made it one of the most recognisable German aircraft of the period.

The H-6 variant could be employed as a conventional bomber, transport aircraft or torpedo carrier. Its adaptable design allowed the He 111 to remain in widespread service even as increasingly capable Allied fighters made daylight bomber operations more hazardous.

Collectors should note that AA33702 is particularly well known for camouflage scuffing along the upper surfaces and leading edges of the wings. This was caused by contact with the original plastic clamshell packaging and may therefore be present even on examples which have remained unused or sealed. It was not applied as intentional weathering.

Limited to 3,600 pieces worldwide, this large model features extensive diecast construction, a highly glazed forward crew compartment, detailed defensive gun positions, twin rotating propellers, opening bomb-bay doors, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.

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Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

The model was sealed prior to photography, with the undisturbed original tape photographed before opening. The model is also completely free of dust and does not appear to have been displayed previously.

• Packaging was opened mainly to inspect the underside, as a common rubbing mark was visible where the blister tray touches the wing.
• Small manufacturing paint defect present on one engine cowling, with a small amount of missing paint marked by a red arrow in the photos.
• The underside has been checked and appears to be fine.
• Despite the noted imperfections, the model will display nicely.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

• Box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
• Some marks are present to the side of the box.
• Plastic lid has slightly yellowed with age.

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.