{"product_id":"corgi-aa38101-1-48-sopwith-camel-f-1-d9402-henry-botterell-raf-no-208-sqn-france-1918","title":"Corgi AA38101 1:48 Sopwith Camel F.1 D9402 Henry Botterell RAF No.208 Sqn France 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful 1:48 scale diecast representation of Sopwith Camel F.1 D9402, flown by Canadian pilot Henry Botterell of RAF No.208 Squadron in France during 1918.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Botterell initially served with No.8 Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service. After recovering from injuries sustained in an early crash, he returned to flying and continued with the unit after it became RAF No.208 Squadron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough credited with one aerial victory rather than the five required for ace status, Botterell completed an extraordinary operational career. He flew 91 Sopwith Camel sorties during just 60 days in July and August 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camel was a powerful but demanding fighter whose rotary engine produced pronounced gyroscopic forces. In skilled hands it was exceptionally manoeuvrable and became one of the most successful Allied fighters of the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased within Corgi’s Aviation Archive Collector Series and limited to 2,001 pieces worldwide, the model features fine bracing wires, simulated fabric surfaces, twin Vickers machine guns, rotating engine and propeller, pilot figure and presentation display 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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA38101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sopwith Camel F.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e D9402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry J.L. Botterell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No.208 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\/Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter aircraft\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 Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine bracing wires, simulated fabric surfaces, twin Vickers machine guns, rotating engine and propeller, pilot figure and presentation display stand\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 4.75\" or 12.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" or 17.8 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\u003eA few small and minor marks are present on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe affected areas are identified with red arrows in the images for clear reference.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in Mint condition.\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":57921409253758,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6679.jpg?v=1787863649","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa38101-1-48-sopwith-camel-f-1-d9402-henry-botterell-raf-no-208-sqn-france-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}