{"product_id":"corgi-aa38908-1-48-fokker-d-vii-luftstreitkrafte-jasta-18-kurt-monnington-western-front-1918","title":"Corgi AA38908 1:48 Fokker D.VII Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 18 Kurt Monnington Western Front 1918","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking and highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of the brightly marked Fokker D.VII flown by Kurt Monnington of Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 18.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA38908 depicts Monnington's aircraft while operating over the Western Front during May 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman fighter units frequently used highly individual aircraft markings during the final year of the First World War. These bold colours helped pilots identify members of their own formation during combat and gave many squadrons a distinctive visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasta 18 became associated with brightly coloured aircraft and was known for its prominent red markings. Monnington's Fokker D.VII carried a vivid red finish combined with contrasting white areas, black national crosses and personal emblems that made the aircraft immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft's markings included a black raven insignia associated with the unit and a skull-and-crossbones emblem connected with Monnington's earlier military service. These personal details give the model an especially distinctive appearance among Corgi's First World War releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Reinhold Platz, the Fokker D.VII first flew in late 1917 and quickly became regarded as one of the finest fighters of the First World War. Its welded steel-tube fuselage, thick cantilever wings and strong high-altitude performance gave German pilots an aircraft that was both manoeuvrable and forgiving to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,300 pieces worldwide, this substantial release features extensive diecast construction, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, detailed cockpit instrumentation, twin Spandau machine guns and a simulated wooden propeller. Further detailing includes separately rendered exhaust and radiator components, fine undercarriage bracing 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 AA38908\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fokker D.VII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurt Monnington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte Jasta 18\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luftstreitkräfte \/ German Empire\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 1,300 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, vivid Jasta 18 colour scheme, black raven and skull-and-crossbones emblems, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, detailed cockpit, twin Spandau machine guns, simulated wooden propeller, separately rendered exhaust and radiator components 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 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Please confirm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel condition and completeness details to be added.\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":57710743486846,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa38908-148-fokker-dvii-luftstreitkraefte-jasta-18-kurt-monnington-western-front-1918-6825775.jpg?v=1784654778","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa38908-1-48-fokker-d-vii-luftstreitkrafte-jasta-18-kurt-monnington-western-front-1918","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}