Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Sopwith Camel - B6299, Flt. Lt. Norman M. MacGregor, 10 Naval Squadron, Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS), Teteghem, France, 1917 (World War I)
1:48 Scale. Length: 4.7”. Wingspan: 7"
Limited Edition of 1500 Models Worldwide
Norman M. MacGregor was one of 29 Aces to fly with 10 Squadron. He moved to the squadron as a flight commander from 6 Naval Squadron in late 1917 and finished the war with 7 (possibly 8) kills to his name with the last two being gained in Camel B6299. As a ‘B’ Flight aircraft it was identified by the white ‘B’ on the sides of the fuselage and the distinctive red and white striping around the cowling area and on the rear decking behind the cockpit.
The Sopwith Aviation Company produced the Camel F.1, a famous biplane of World War I. First flown in 1916, The Camel was the most successful fighter plane of the war and difficult to defeat when flown by a skilled pilot. Although highly maneuverable the Sopwith Camel was tricky to fly and more men lost their lives while learning to fly it than did during combat.
Corgi is a leading manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, die-cast model airplanes. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to details, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are constructed with diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a Sopwith Camel features:
Die-cast metal fuselage
Detailed pilot figure
Historically accurate printed graphics
Rotatable propeller
Detailed wing rigging
Display stand
Numbered collector card
Category: Corgi Biplane and Triplane Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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