Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 HE111H-6, 1H+BB Bardufoss Airfied, Norway, AA33715
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A magnificent and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast masterpiece capturing the intense, freezing aerial-maritime battles over the Arctic during World War II. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA33715) represents the Heinkel He 111H-6 medium bomber, a key asset in the Luftwaffe's anti-shipping campaigns.
In the summer of 1942, the Arctic convoy route to the Soviet Union became one of the most perilous supply lines on Earth. Operating from Bardufoss Airfield in northern Norway, the anti-shipping Heinkels of Kampfgeschwader 26 (KG 26) targeted Allied convoys trying to deliver vital cargoes to the Eastern Front. This specific model depicts "1H+BB" precisely as it participated in the infamous, devastating onslaught against Arctic Convoy PQ17 on July 5, 1942.
During this historic engagement, a force of 25 Heinkel torpedo bombers from KG 26 swarmed the convoy. Despite facing a murderous wall of shipborne defensive fire—which claimed four of the Luftwaffe bombers—they successfully pressed home their attacks to deliver air-launched LT F5b torpedoes. The subsequent chaos, compounded by the withdrawal of Allied escorts due to the threat of the German battleship Tirpitz, scattered the merchant vessels and resulted in a catastrophic naval disaster.
Arguably the most successful and widely produced variant of the Heinkel series, the 'H' model addressed earlier performance shortcomings. Upgraded inline engines enabled the aircraft to deliver a far more effective weapons payload. By converting the internal bomb bay into an additional fuel tank, the He 111H-6 gained the long-range capabilities necessary for extensive maritime patrols, allowing it to carry larger weapons externally on heavy-duty under-fuselage hardpoints.
Highly sought after by advanced military history collectors for its rare subject matter and high diecast metal content, this 1:72 scale replica boasts an impressive physical presence. The model showcases a large, offset "greenhouse" nose canopy providing an unobstructed view of the detailed cockpit and prone nose-gunner station. It is equipped with multiple rotating defensive gun positions—including a dorsal-mounted gunner, waist guns, and a ventral gondola—along with openable bomb doors, an intricate ventral antenna, and detailed landing gear subassemblies.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA33715
Aircraft: Heinkel He 111H-6 (Torpedo Bomber Variant)
Tactical Markings: 1H+BB
Unit: Luftwaffe 1./KG 26 (Kampfgeschwader 26)
Operating Base: Bardufoss Airfield, Norway
Campaign / Event: Attack on Arctic Convoy PQ17
Date/Period: July 5th, 1942 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Quality Components
Special Features: Authentic Luftwaffe two-tone maritime camouflage scheme, offset "greenhouse" nose canopy glazing, pre-installed pilot and prone gunner crew figures, dual under-fuselage LT F5b torpedo ordnance, rotating dorsal gun turret, waist gun positions, detailed ventral gondola pod, intricate ventral antenna, opening bomb bay doors, original presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9" or 22.9 cm
Width (Wingspan): 12.25" or 31.1 cm
Model Condition -
Box condition -
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.
If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.
UK Delivery
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Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.
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Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.
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Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
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Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.
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Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.
Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.
If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.
If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.
We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.
Returns
You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.
Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.
We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.
To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.
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A magnificent and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast masterpiece capturing the intense, freezing aerial-maritime battles over the Arctic during World War II. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA33715) represents the Heinkel He 111H-6 medium bomber, a key asset in the Luftwaffe's anti-shipping campaigns.
In the summer of 1942, the Arctic convoy route to the Soviet Union became one of the most perilous supply lines on Earth. Operating from Bardufoss Airfield in northern Norway, the anti-shipping Heinkels of Kampfgeschwader 26 (KG 26) targeted Allied convoys trying to deliver vital cargoes to the Eastern Front. This specific model depicts "1H+BB" precisely as it participated in the infamous, devastating onslaught against Arctic Convoy PQ17 on July 5, 1942.
During this historic engagement, a force of 25 Heinkel torpedo bombers from KG 26 swarmed the convoy. Despite facing a murderous wall of shipborne defensive fire—which claimed four of the Luftwaffe bombers—they successfully pressed home their attacks to deliver air-launched LT F5b torpedoes. The subsequent chaos, compounded by the withdrawal of Allied escorts due to the threat of the German battleship Tirpitz, scattered the merchant vessels and resulted in a catastrophic naval disaster.
Arguably the most successful and widely produced variant of the Heinkel series, the 'H' model addressed earlier performance shortcomings. Upgraded inline engines enabled the aircraft to deliver a far more effective weapons payload. By converting the internal bomb bay into an additional fuel tank, the He 111H-6 gained the long-range capabilities necessary for extensive maritime patrols, allowing it to carry larger weapons externally on heavy-duty under-fuselage hardpoints.
Highly sought after by advanced military history collectors for its rare subject matter and high diecast metal content, this 1:72 scale replica boasts an impressive physical presence. The model showcases a large, offset "greenhouse" nose canopy providing an unobstructed view of the detailed cockpit and prone nose-gunner station. It is equipped with multiple rotating defensive gun positions—including a dorsal-mounted gunner, waist guns, and a ventral gondola—along with openable bomb doors, an intricate ventral antenna, and detailed landing gear subassemblies.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA33715
Aircraft: Heinkel He 111H-6 (Torpedo Bomber Variant)
Tactical Markings: 1H+BB
Unit: Luftwaffe 1./KG 26 (Kampfgeschwader 26)
Operating Base: Bardufoss Airfield, Norway
Campaign / Event: Attack on Arctic Convoy PQ17
Date/Period: July 5th, 1942 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal with Quality Components
Special Features: Authentic Luftwaffe two-tone maritime camouflage scheme, offset "greenhouse" nose canopy glazing, pre-installed pilot and prone gunner crew figures, dual under-fuselage LT F5b torpedo ordnance, rotating dorsal gun turret, waist gun positions, detailed ventral gondola pod, intricate ventral antenna, opening bomb bay doors, original presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9" or 22.9 cm
Width (Wingspan): 12.25" or 31.1 cm
Model Condition -
Box condition -
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.
If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.
UK Delivery
-
Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.
-
Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.
-
Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
-
Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.
-
Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.
Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.
If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.
If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.
We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.
Returns
You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.
Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.
We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.
To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.
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