{"product_id":"corgi-csca01004-100-years-of-flight-the-pioneering-years-wright-flyer-bleriot-xi-spirit-of-st-louis-lockheed-vega-4-piece-set","title":"Corgi CSCA01004 100 Years of Flight The Pioneering Years Wright Flyer Bleriot XI Spirit of St Louis Lockheed Vega 4-Piece Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collectable four-aircraft diecast set celebrating some of the most important pioneering achievements from the opening decades of powered flight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in 2003 as part of Corgi's 100 Years of Flight Showcase Collection, CSCA01004 brings together aircraft associated with the Wright brothers, Louis Blériot, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection begins with the Wright Flyer, representing the aircraft used by Orville and Wilbur Wright during their pioneering experiments at Kitty Hawk. Its delicate biplane wings, exposed structure and unusual control arrangement reflect the earliest practical development of powered aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Blériot's Blériot XI represents the rapid progress achieved during the years immediately following the Wright brothers' flights. The aircraft became closely associated with Blériot's successful crossing of the English Channel and helped demonstrate the practical potential of aviation for travelling between countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ryan NYP \u003cem\u003eSpirit of St. Louis\u003c\/em\u003e represents Charles Lindbergh's celebrated solo transatlantic flight, while the Lockheed Vega is associated with Amelia Earhart and her own record-setting long-distance flights. Together, the four models trace the development of aviation from fragile experimental machines to increasingly capable long-range aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach aircraft is produced in a compact display scale with diecast metal construction and detailed plastic components. The models are supplied as a themed presentation set with individual display stands and identifying information.\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 100 Years of Flight \/ Showcase Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSCA01004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pioneering Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wright Flyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Aviators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orville and Wilbur Wright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blériot XI Monoplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Aviator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Blériot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Aviator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Lindbergh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockheed Vega 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Aviator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelia Earhart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pioneering aviation achievements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed small display scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four historically significant aircraft, authentic period finishes, individual presentation stands and themed collector information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Model Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary between the four aircraft due to their different display scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed scale \/ Corgi Showcase Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels are in mint condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stands are included with 3 being sellotaped to the plastic tray and 1 has detached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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