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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Heinkel HE111 H - 2 'The Humbie Heinkel' October 1939 AA33717 - Corgi

Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Heinkel HE111 H-2 'The Humbie Heinkel' October 1939 AA33717

Name: Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Heinkel HE111 H-2 'The Humbie Heinkel' October 1939 AA33717
Brand: Corgi
Price: 120.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Condition

On 20 October 1939, the four-man crew of KG26's Heinkel He 111, coded 1H+JA, took off from Westerland airfield on Sylt for a high-risk reconnaissance mission over Glasgow and the Firth of Forth. As the weather cleared over Scotland, the bomber became an easy target for British defenses. Anti-aircraft fire and Spitfires from Nos. 602 and 603 Squadrons quickly engaged the aircraft. After a series of strafing attacks damaged both engines and injured the pilot, the Heinkel was forced into a crash landing near Humbie, East Lothian. It broke in two on impact and became the first German aircraft to crash relatively intact on British soil during WWII.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

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