{"product_id":"corgi-aa35703-1-72-messerschmitt-me-262a-1a-red-13-heinz-bar-iii-ejg-2-lechfeld-germany-1945","title":"Corgi AA35703 1:72 Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a Red 13 Heinz Bär III.\/EJG 2 Lechfeld Germany 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking 1:72 scale diecast representation of Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a “Red 13”, flown by Oberstleutnant Heinz Bär with III.\/EJG 2 at Lechfeld, Germany, in 1945.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA35703 recreates an aircraft associated with one of the Luftwaffe’s most experienced fighter and jet aces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Me 262 was the world’s first operational jet-powered combat aircraft. Its exceptional speed made it a dangerous opponent for Allied fighters, although fuel shortages, maintenance demands and the rapidly deteriorating German position limited its overall wartime impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBär repeatedly used the number 13 on his aircraft, making this late-war “Red 13” especially recognisable. Limited to 2,960 pieces worldwide, the release combines an important pilot, pioneering aircraft and distinctive camouflage scheme.\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 AA35703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oberstleutnant Heinz Bär\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e III.\/EJG 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\/Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lechfeld, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftwaffe \/ Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,960 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\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 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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 and comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\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\u003eThe box remains in near mint condition for its age, with only minor shelf wear 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":57919487246718,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6545.jpg?v=1787777259","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35703-1-72-messerschmitt-me-262a-1a-red-13-heinz-bar-iii-ejg-2-lechfeld-germany-1945","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}