A collectable mixed-scale four-piece diecast set commemorating the aircraft, armoured vehicles and troop transport associated with the First World War. Released in 2001 as part of Corgi's A Century of War range, CS90026 is titled “For King and Country: Remembering Those Who Fell at the Somme”.
The aviation element consists of a Sopwith Camel and a Fokker Dr.I Triplane. These two highly recognisable fighter aircraft represent the opposing air forces which fought above the Western Front, with the Fokker finished in the distinctive red scheme popularly associated with Manfred von Richthofen.
The ground vehicles include a British B-Type double-decker bus configured for troop transport and a Mark IV Male tank. Civilian buses were adapted to carry soldiers and supplies, while the development of armoured fighting vehicles represented a major attempt to overcome the defensive conditions of trench warfare.
The B-Type bus recreates the appearance of the vehicles commonly known as “Old Bill” buses, which became closely associated with the movement of British troops. The Mark IV Male tank is distinguished by its side-mounted naval guns and represents one of the best-known British heavy tank designs of the conflict.
Although the presentation title remembers those who fell at the Somme, the four models collectively span the wider First World War rather than representing equipment present during one particular engagement. The Fokker Dr.I and Mark IV tank both entered service after the opening Battle of the Somme in 1916, making this a commemorative themed collection rather than a precise single-date diorama.
The models are produced in different compact display scales, combining diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components. The aircraft are supplied with display stands, while the complete collection is presented together in themed A Century of War packaging.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: A Century of War
Model code: CS90026
Set Title: For King and Country
Commemorative Title: Remembering Those Who Fell at the Somme
Model One: Fokker Dr.I Triplane
Fokker Scheme: Red Baron-style Luftstreitkräfte finish
Model Two: Sopwith Camel
Model Three: B-Type double-decker troop transport bus
Model Four: Mark IV Male tank
Conflict: First World War
Theatre: Western Front
Date/Period: 1914–1918
Number of Models: Four
Scale: Mixed display scales, approximately 1:87 to 1:144
Release Year: 2001
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Four-piece commemorative collection, Allied and German aircraft, British troop transport bus, Mark IV Male tank, authentic period-style markings, aircraft display stands and themed presentation packaging
Set Dimensions
Individual Dimensions: Vary between the four models due to the mixed display scales
B-Type Bus Length: Approximately 3.25" or 8.3 cm