Corgi - Bristol Blenheim Mk.IVF, Spirit of 'Britain First', Duxford Airfield, 28 May 1993, 1/72

Product detailed description

Metal finished model of British aircraft Bristol Blenheim Mk.IVF

Full metal model with plastic accessories in 1:72 scale. Includes stand.

Spirit of 'Britain First', Duxford Airfield, 28 May 1993

Dimensions: length 16.8 cm, wingspan 23.8 cm

Limited edition - model supplied with numbered certificate.

The model is from the Corgi Archive Aviation edition which is highly sought after by collectors. This is always a limited edition with certificate and serial number. It is possible to have the model on a landing gear or on a metal stand. It is characterized by top quality workmanship.

The Bristol Blenheim was a British three-engined medium bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that served during World War II. It was designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the 1930s as a successor to the older Bristol Bulldog type. The Blenheim was an important aircraft for the British Air Force in the early stages of World War II, being one of the fastest aircraft in the world at the time of its deployment in 1937. It was used as a medium bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, night fighter and trainer. However, on its first combat deployment during the German invasion of Norway in 1940, the Blenheim was soon outclassed by more modern German aircraft and proved to be obsolete and poorly armed. Although it was replaced by more modern aircraft types during the war, the Blenheim was used until 1944, mainly as a night fighter and as an airborne aircraft. In total, approximately 4,400 Bristol Blenheims were produced in various versions, some of which were used in civil aviation after the war.