{"product_id":"corgi-aa38304-1-48-fokker-dr-i-152-17-jg-1-manfred-von-richthofen-march-1918","title":"Corgi AA38304 1:48 Fokker Dr.I 152\/17 JG 1 Manfred von Richthofen March 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive 1:48 scale diecast representation of Fokker Dr.I 152\/17, flown by Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen while commanding Jagdgeschwader 1 in March 1918.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA38304 recreates one of the Red Baron’s earlier triplanes, finished only partially in the red colouring that later became inseparably associated with his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial 152\/17 carried a red engine cowling, wheel covers, upper wing, wing struts and rear fuselage, while much of the remaining airframe retained its factory finish. Richthofen used this aircraft to claim his 64th, 65th and 66th aerial victories, making it an important subject from the final phase of his combat career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fokker Dr.I entered service during 1917 after German interest in the manoeuvrability of the British Sopwith Triplane. Its compact dimensions, three-wing configuration and rotary engine gave it exceptional agility, although its relatively modest speed and demanding handling required considerable skill from its pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManfred von Richthofen became the highest-scoring fighter ace of the First World War, achieving 80 confirmed aerial victories. As commander of JG 1—the celebrated “Flying Circus”—his personal aircraft and red markings became among the most recognisable symbols of early military aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Armistice, the surviving 152\/17 was displayed at Berlin’s Zeughaus Museum. It was later moved east during the Second World War to protect it from bombing, but subsequently disappeared and its ultimate fate remains unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, this Corgi Aviation Archive release features diecast construction with detailed sub-components, fine structural bracing, a rotating propeller and a carefully represented pilot figure. Its historically significant airframe and partially red finish make it particularly appealing to collectors of First World War aviation and Red Baron aircraft.\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\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 AA38304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fokker Dr.I Triplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jagdgeschwader 1, partially red personal markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\/17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte \/ German Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 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 Authentic partially red markings, fine structural bracing, detailed cockpit with pilot figure and rotating propeller\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 6\" or 15.2 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 small line of worn red paint at the tip of the upper wing reveals the white finish beneath, as highlighted by the red arrow in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome cardboard has lifted on the top of the box.\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":57918063608190,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6409.jpg?v=1787743427","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa38304-1-48-fokker-dr-i-152-17-jg-1-manfred-von-richthofen-march-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}