1:72 scale premium diecast airplane from the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34312. Focke-Wulf Fw 190A, Luftwaffe JG 26 Schlageter, Black 13, Joseph Priller, France, 1943. Limited Edition.

Length 5 inches
Wingspan 6 inches

Features:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Articulating presention stand to display the aircraft with infinite angles of attack.
Detailed pilot and crew figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Moving parts such as gun turrets and control surfaces.

Josef “Pips” Priller joined the Luftwaffe in 1935 and on October 1, 1939, was appointed Staffelkapitän of 6./JG 51. He gained his first victories on May 28, 1940 over Dunkirk in aerial combat with RAF fighters. On October 17, Oberleutnant Priller claimed his 20th victory and claimed at least fourteen victories in the Battle of Britain. On November 20, 1940, Priller was transferred as Staffelkapitän to 1./JG 26 and claimed several victories between June 16 and July 11, 1941, shooting down 19 RAF aircraft, including 17 Spitfire fighters, to bring his victory total to 39. Hauptmann Priller became Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 26 on December 6, 1941. He recorded his 60th victory on March 27, 1942 and his 70th victory on May 5.

Corgi’s Fw 190A series includes models from all major theaters of action, from the Channel Front to the deserts of North Africa. Corgi has captured the many unique features of this aircraft, including the 12 bladed fan inside the engine cowl that spins in unison with the propeller to cool the engine. The solid metal tail and wings feature simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces. On releases with configurable landing gear or gear fixed in the down position, inner details of the wing’s construction and barrels of the inboard cannons can be seen inside the wheel wells, with vents for spent shell casing behind.