{"product_id":"corgi-aa37903-1-48-spad-s-xiii-us-army-94th-aero-sqn-eddie-rickenbacker-france-1918","title":"Corgi AA37903 1:48 SPAD S.XIII US Army 94th Aero Sqn Eddie Rickenbacker France 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of the SPAD S.XIII flown by America's leading fighter ace of the First World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA37903 depicts aircraft No. 1 of the US Army 94th Aero Squadron, associated with Captain Eddie Rickenbacker during 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 94th Aero Squadron became one of the best-known American flying units of the First World War. Nicknamed the “Hat in the Ring” Squadron, it carried a distinctive red, white and blue top-hat emblem and participated in combat operations over the Western Front following the entry of the United States into the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEddie Rickenbacker joined the squadron after initially serving as a military driver and engineering officer. He quickly demonstrated exceptional ability as a fighter pilot and progressed to command the unit. By the end of the war, Rickenbacker had become America's highest-scoring fighter ace, with his name permanently associated with the powerful SPAD S.XIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in France as an improved successor to the SPAD S.VII, the S.XIII combined a strong airframe with a powerful Hispano-Suiza engine and twin Vickers machine guns. Although less manoeuvrable than some lighter fighters, it offered excellent speed, diving performance and structural strength, making it particularly effective in fast attacks and high-speed combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 2,001 pieces worldwide, this substantial release is particularly appealing to collectors of American military aviation and First World War fighter aircraft. The model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces, fine rigging, a detailed open cockpit with pilot figure, twin machine guns, separately rendered exhaust pipes, radiator detailing, authentic 94th Aero Squadron markings 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 AA37903\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPAD S.XIII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft No. 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Eddie Rickenbacker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Army 94th Aero Squadron “Hat in the Ring”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e First World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front, France\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 United States Army Air Service \/ United States\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 2,001 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, authentic 94th Aero Squadron Hat in the Ring insignia, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, fine interplane rigging, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, twin Vickers machine guns, separately rendered exhaust pipes, radiator detailing, rolling rubber tyres 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\u003eSome scuffing to the end of the bottom wing.\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":57692083290494,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3813.jpg?v=1784207018","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa37903-1-48-spad-s-xiii-us-army-94th-aero-sqn-eddie-rickenbacker-france-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}