RARE 1:48 ALBATROS D.V. FRIEDRICH RITTER VON ROTH GERMANY 1918~CORGI AA37802 NR

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CORGI Aviation Archive Albatros D.V. German Air Force February, 1918 Pilot: Leutnant Friedrich Ritter Von Roth World War I Ace with 28 combat victories Plane is NEAR MINT. Box is NEAR MINT. Comes with Certified Collector Card #3681 of 3940. We DOUBLE BOX all our planes in new Heavy Duty Shipping Cartons to protect your investment 1/48 Scale Precision Die-cast Model Wingspan: 7.5 inches ~ Length: 6 inches Corgi Model # AA37802 Corgi Aviation Archive model features: ~Precision made metal die-cast construction~ ~Pilot Figure~ ~Display tower for "in flight" presentation~ ~Limited production with certified serial number to assure long term value. ~Pad printed graphics provide crisp details and won't peel. ~Beautiful display box with full color graphics protects model and increases resale. The History behind the Pilot and the Plane Designed by Robert Thelen then refined and lightened, the Albatros D.V. was the best fighter during World War II. Fundamental version improvements in wing design such as mounting the radiator in the center of the upper wing section, improved pilot visibility- critical in dog fighting tactics. The Albatros could now attain altitudes over 3,000 feet in only five minutes. With improved stability and firepower the Albatros continued to dominate the skies. The Allies responded to the success of the Albatros with new fighters including the SPAD VII, Sopwith Camel, S.E.5a, Bristol F2B, and others. Röth was badly wounded while serving with an artillery regiment. He transferred to the German Air Force after recovering from his wounds, but was injured in a flying accident during training. In and out of hospitals for nearly two years, Röth eventually scored his first three victories on January 25, 1918. On that day, he shot down three enemy balloons in less than ten minutes. On July 30, 1918, he scored his 17th victory, shooting down a Bristol Fighter flown by Irish ace John Cowell. Röth was wounded in action on October 14, 1918. By the end of the war, he was Germany's highest-scoring balloon buster. Of his 28 confirmed victories, 20 of them were balloons. Extremely depressed that Germany had lost the war, Röth committed suicide. His Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max-Joseph was awarded posthumously in 1919. His Albatros DV was finished in yellow-varnished plywood, with all-metal cowling panels, wheel covers and struts being painted gray and spinner white. Payment, Shipping and the legal details We accept PayPal and other forms of payment in U.S. Dollars. We offer economy and expedited shipping for U.S. deliveries. International shipping is by U.S. Postal Service. Your address must be confirmed by eBay. Failure to pay within 7 days can lead to the cancellation of your purchase from Aisle542. If you need extra days to pay, please email us so we can make arrangements to help you with your purchase. We pack every item in NEW heavy duty shipping cartons to protect your valuable treasure . Combined Shipping: We combine shipping to save you money. If you are buying 2 or more items, ask for a new invoice BEFORE YOU PAY so we can give you discounted shipping. If your order will safely fit in one standard size box, we combine shipping to save you money. Email us anytime to get a shipping quote before you buy. We love to save you money on shipping. Payment is due within 7 days. 1:48 scale Heavy Bombers, C-47’s, DC-3’s, Ju-52’s, and PBY’s must ship alone. International Buyers : YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DUTIES, TAXES, AND CUSTOMS FEES IMPOSED BY YOUR HOME COUNTRY. We do not collect these fees, but you may need to pay them to your local authorities at the time of delivery. We report all sales to the U.S. Postal Service and Customs Office. The value of an item is the price you paid. Shipping to countries outside the U.S. can sometimes be delayed by customs inspectors. Please be patient. They are working as fast as they can. International shipping is by U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, ... read more

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