{"product_id":"corgi-aa33718-1-72-heinkel-he-111h-6-a1-fn-5-kg-53-russia-1942","title":"Corgi AA33718 1:72 Heinkel He 111H-6 A1+FN Lt Erich Horn 5.\/KG53 1942 *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA33718 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Heinkel He 111H-6, finished as W.Nr.4500 A1+FN, flown by Lieutenant Erich Horn of 5.\/Kampfgeschwader 53 from Yukhnov on 21 January 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKG 53 operated the Heinkel He 111 on the Eastern Front, undertaking bombing and support missions in demanding winter conditions. This aircraft carried temporary white winter camouflage and was forced to land behind German lines after being struck by Soviet anti-aircraft fire during a low-level attack near Yukhnov; its crew survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe He 111H-6 was one of the Luftwaffe’s principal twin-engined medium bombers and could carry bombs, torpedoes and external stores. This release captures a distinctive Eastern Front aircraft and makes an imposing display model for collectors of Second World War German aviation.\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 AA33718\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heinkel He 111H-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e W.Nr.4500 A1+FN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot \/ Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieutenant Erich Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.\/Kampfgeschwader 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yukhnov, Eastern Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 January 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-engined medium bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temporary white winter camouflage over Luftwaffe markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Front operations during the winter of 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\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 9.5\" or 24.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.25\" or 31.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\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\u003eAll noted defects are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visually mint throughout, with no visible exterior defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBomb bay:\u003c\/strong\u003e The two central inner doors are stiff and do not fully open. One inner retaining pin at the end of an inner door snapped during a gentle functionality check; the detached piece is secured with Sellotape inside the accessory pack and is included for a possible repair. The opposite inner door opens only halfway due to a factory defect rather than damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe affected door remains seated flush when closed, so the issue does not detract from the model’s display appearance. This fragile area should be left closed and as-is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis example is not recommended for a buyer who requires fully functioning bomb-bay doors.\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\u003eThe outer box has some inward flexing to the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner blister tray has a crack through one end and a hole at the opposite end where the wing tips are seated; the model nevertheless remains completely secure in the packaging.\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 will be 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":57991098827134,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7791.jpg?v=1792090549","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa33718-1-72-heinkel-he-111h-6-a1-fn-5-kg-53-russia-1942","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}