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MESSERSCHMITT BF109E WHITE 14 FRANCE, SEPTEMBER 1940 - CORGI AA28003 1/72
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- ID# : 228544054
- Quantity : 1 item
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- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : BuyGoneWorld (+24334)
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- Start : Thu 24 Apr 2025 05:05:39 (EDT)
- Close : Run Until Sold
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CORGI AA28003 1/72 MESSERSCHMITT BF109E-4, W.NR. 3579 'WHITE 14', FAHNRICH HANS JOACHIM MARSEILLE, 1.(J)/LG.2, CALAIS-MARCK AIRFIELD, FRANCE, SEPTEMBER 1940 - VERY LIMITED STOCK
As one of the most successful fighter aircraft of all time, the diminutive Messerschmitt Bf 109 saw service throughout the Second World War and was the mount of more air combat 'aces' than any other aircraft in history. This particular 'Emil' (W.Nr.3579) was responsible for launching the combat career of one of the most celebrated fighter pilots of all time, Hans Joachim Marseille - the famous 'Star of Africa'. Despite his well-publicised flying achievements, Marseille's introduction to air combat was less than spectacular and he quickly earned a reputation for ill-discipline, both on the ground and in the air. Initially, it seemed the only thing Marseille excelled at was living up to his growing playboy reputation. Despite claiming 7 air combat victories during the Battle of Britain, Marseille was himself shot down four times, including a soaking in the English Channel from which he was lucky to escape with his life.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4 W,Nr.3579 'White 14' is thought to have been the aircraft in which Marseille scored his first aerial victory - an RAF Spitfire. Although he was able to shoot down the British fighter, ''White 14' sustained damage during the dogfight - Marseille was able to nurse the fighter back to Calais-Marck airfield, where he made a successful crash landing. Initially thought to be beyond repair, the Messerschmitt was later sent back to Germany for rebuild and upgrade, before going on to serve for a further two years with a number of Luftwaffe pilots on the Eastern Front. In August 1942, the aircraft was shot down by a pair of Soviet Air Force Hurricanes, crashing on marshland in the vast, unforgiving landscape of rural Russia.
Remarkably, the wreckage of the aircraft was discovered in the early 1990s and salvaged for a US Warbird collector. Following an extensive period of restoration in the UK, this genuine combat veteran Bf 109 made its first post restoration flight in California in September 1999, in the hands of experienced Warbird pilot Charlie Brown. Finished in the famous 'White 14' scheme worn by the aircraft as flown by Hans Joachim Marseille during the Battle of Britain, this historic fighter is one of only two genuine Daimler-Benz powered airworthy Bf 109Es in the world. After spending many years on the North American Airshow circuit, 'White 14' currently resides with the aircraft collection at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar - UK enthusiasts will definitely be hoping to see this rare and historic aircraft flying in 2017.
Messerschmitt Bf 109E
Designed to meet a Luftwaffe need for a single-seat fighter/interceptor, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was first flown on May 28th, 1935. Its all-metal construction, closed canopy and retractable gear made the Bf 109 one of the first true modern fighters of WWII. This versatile aircraft served in many roles and was the most produced aircraft of the war and the backbone of the Luftwaffe, and was flown by Germany's top three aces, who claimed a total of 928 victories between them. Armed with two cannons and two machine guns, the Bf 109's design underwent constant revisions, which allowed it to remain competitive until the end of the war.
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 228544054 |
| Start Time | Thu 24 Apr 2025 05:05:39 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | New |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 1 |
| Dispatch Time | More than 4 Days |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Auto Extend | No |
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