{"product_id":"corgi-aa34303-1-72-focke-wulf-fw-190a-3-hans-assi-hahn-iii-jg-2-richthofen-theville-france-1942","title":"Corgi AA34303 1:72 Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 Hans Assi Hahn III.\/JG 2 Richthofen Théville France 1942","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3 associated with Hauptmann Hans “Assi” Hahn, commander of III.\/Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen” during operations over France in 1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Legends range, AA34303 depicts Hahn's aircraft at Théville during May 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHans Hahn was one of the Luftwaffe's leading fighter pilots on the Western Front. Known by the nickname “Assi”, he served extensively with Jagdgeschwader 2 and became Gruppenkommandeur of III.\/JG 2, operating against Royal Air Force formations over France and the English Channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 1942, III.\/JG 2 began converting from the Messerschmitt Bf 109 to the increasingly formidable Focke-Wulf Fw 190. The new fighter offered strong performance at low and medium altitude together with particularly heavy armament, giving Luftwaffe units operating over northern France an effective opponent to contemporary RAF fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft represented by this release is commonly identified as Fw 190A-3 Werknummer 223. Hahn's personal markings included the distinctive “Cockerel Head” emblem associated with the Gruppenstab aircraft of III.\/JG 2, a reference to his surname, as “Hahn” translates as rooster in German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model also reproduces the unusual command markings carried by Hahn's aircraft. These included white tactical symbols outlined in black and the vertical Gruppe bar aft of the fuselage cross extending into a band around the rear fuselage, creating a particularly recognisable appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHahn achieved the majority of his victories while serving on the Western Front and became particularly well known during the intensive aerial fighting over the English Channel. He later transferred to command II.\/JG 54 on the Eastern Front before being forced down behind Soviet lines and taken prisoner during 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned under the direction of Kurt Tank, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 became one of Germany's most important fighter aircraft of the Second World War. Its powerful BMW radial engine, wide-track landing gear and heavy armament provided a combination of performance, durability and firepower that complemented the Messerschmitt Bf 109.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fw 190A-3 incorporated the BMW 801D-series radial engine and carried a formidable combination of machine guns and cannon. Its compact construction, broad undercarriage and responsive handling made it particularly effective during the fighter operations undertaken over France and the Channel Front during 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi Aviation Archive release features substantial diecast construction with detailed surface markings, simulated fabric-textured control surfaces and an accurately reproduced radial-engine cowling. The internal cooling fan rotates with the propeller, while the model also includes detailed landing gear, cockpit detailing and the original transparent presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 Legends\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 AA34303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerknummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hauptmann Hans “Assi” Hahn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gruppenkommandeur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e III.\/Jagdgeschwader 2 “Richthofen”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Théville, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front \/ Channel Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-seat fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cockerel Head emblem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Hans Hahn and III.\/JG 2 markings, distinctive Cockerel Head emblem, command tactical markings, detailed cockpit, rotating propeller and internal engine cooling fan, simulated fabric-textured control surfaces, detailed landing gear and original transparent presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.75\" or 12.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model has remained on its display and does not appear to have been handled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box\/casing is in good condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing is present to the left and right side edges at the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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