{"product_id":"corgi-aa37701-1-48-royal-aircraft-factory-s-e-5a-rfc-no-61-sqn-b658-c-a-lewis-england-1918","title":"Corgi AA37701 1:48 Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a RFC No.61 Sqn B658 C.A. Lewis England 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking 1:48 scale diecast representation of a Royal Flying Corps S.E.5a Home Defence fighter operating over England during the final year of the First World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA37701 depicts Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a B658 of RFC No. 61 Squadron, associated with C.A. Lewis during 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 61 Squadron was formed as a Home Defence unit and was tasked with protecting Britain against enemy air raids. Its pilots operated during a period when German bombers and airships posed a continuing threat to British towns, industrial centres and military installations. The squadron's S.E.5a fighters were required to intercept hostile aircraft, often under difficult conditions and with limited assistance from the navigation and detection equipment available at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft B658 is reproduced in an especially distinctive finish, with a complex blue and brown diamond-patterned camouflage scheme covering much of the upper wing, fuselage and tail surfaces. The aircraft also carries prominent RFC roundels, its individual serial number and the red, white and blue rudder markings commonly associated with British military aircraft of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Henry Folland and John Kenworthy, the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 was developed as a stable and effective single-seat fighter. Following the introduction of the more powerful S.E.5a, the aircraft earned a strong reputation for speed, strength and predictable handling. Unlike some more agile but less stable contemporaries, the S.E.5a provided an effective gun platform and was particularly well suited to diving attacks and high-altitude combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 3,310 pieces worldwide, this substantial 1:48 scale release is particularly appealing to collectors of First World War aviation and Royal Flying Corps aircraft. The model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces, extensive hand-applied rigging and separately rendered exhaust pipes. Further detailing includes a cockpit pilot figure, photo-etched gun sight, telescopic Aldis sight, wing-mounted Lewis gun with Foster mounting, four-bladed propeller, radiator shutters and the original Corgi Aviation Archive 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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA37701\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e B658\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e C.A. Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Flying Corps No. 61 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home Defence night fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Flying Corps \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,310 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 Limited edition release, distinctive blue and brown diamond camouflage, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, extensive hand-applied rigging, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, photo-etched gun sight, telescopic Aldis sight, Lewis gun with Foster mounting, separately rendered exhaust pipes, four-bladed propeller, radiator shutter detailing and original presentation 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 5.25\" or 13.3 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 - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay have had a reattached wing wire as there is more glue at the base compared to the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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":57691976434046,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3761.jpg?v=1784200521","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa37701-1-48-royal-aircraft-factory-s-e-5a-rfc-no-61-sqn-b658-c-a-lewis-england-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}