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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32608
Lancaster Diecast Model RAF No.617 (Dambusters) Sqn, Ruhr Valley Dam, Germany, Operation "Chastise" (Dambusters) 1943, w/Working Targetting Spotlights 1:72 Scale Length Width Avro Lancaster 11.75" 17" This item is new, in box, direct from the manufacturer In 1943 the most publicised bombing raid of the entire war took place. Identified as a key target in winning the war, the great dams, which supplied the hydroelectric power to the heart of Germany and based in the Ruhr Valley, were attacked. Having already become a legendary leader within Bomber Command, the expertise of Guy Gibson was once again called upon, this time to form a special squadron, known as the Dambusters, to make the attack. On the night of the 16/17th May 1943,19 modified Lancasters (including Gibson's own, AJ-G) of 617 Squadron took off from Scampton for 'Operation Chastise. Each aircraft carried an 'upkeep' mine (also known as a bouncing bomb) developed by Dr. Barnes Wallis and the raid was deemed a great success. Both the Mohne and Eder Dams were breached. releasing a torrent of water which flooded the whole of the valley, causing great disruption to industry and communications.The aircraft were adapted Avro Lancaster Mk IIIs, known as B Mark III Special. To reduce weight, much of the armour was removed, as was the mid-upper turret. The substantial bomb and its unusual shape meant that the bomb doors were removed and the bomb itself hung, in part, below the body of the aircraft. It was mounted in two crutches and before dropping, it was spun up to speed by an auxiliary motor. Bombing from 60 ft (18 m) at 240 mph (390 km/h), at a very precise distance from the target, required expert crews, intensive night and low-altitude flight training, and the solutions to two technical problems. The first was to know when the aircraft was the correct distance from the target. The two key dams at Möhne and Eder had a tower at each end. A special aiming device (a device with two prongs making the same angle as the two towers at the correct distance from the dam) showed when to release the bomb. The second problem was to measure the aircraft's altitude (the usual barometric altimeters lacked sufficient accuracy). Two spotlights were mounted, one under the nose and another under the fuselage, such that at the correct height their light beams would converge on the surface of the water. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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 honored.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. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [ See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products ] [ See more Avro Lancaster products ] 
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