Description: Corgi Short Stirling Mk.III - "The Gremlin Teaser" 1:72 Die-Cast Airplane AA39504 Features: Opening Bomb Bay Doors Optional Undercarriage Down Rotatable Propeller(s)/ Rotor(s) Rotatable Turret(s) Detailed Crew Figures With its nose rising imperiously into the air, the impressive stature of the Stirling was a result of the massive, lengthened undercarriage the aircraft employed, a design modification needed to give the Stirling a greater angle of attack during take-off. The Stirling’s huge bomb bay allowed the aircraft to carry three times as many bombs as the Vickers Wellington and almost nine times the weight carried by a Bristol Blenheim, presenting the RAF with a potent new weapon with which to take the war to the enemy and pointing the way towards the future of night bombing operations.Stirling Mk.III LJ542 was unusual in that it sported rather elaborate nose artwork, a feature which was nothing like as prevalent on British aircraft during WWII but was in this case particularly impressive. Named ‘The Gremlin Teaser’, the artwork featured a pin-up girl wearing what appear to be strap-on angel wings, the inference thought to be that this angelic figure was flying in defiance of evil, in this age-old wartime struggle of good against evil, something its crew must have felt they were doing on a nightly basis. ‘The Gremlin Teaser’ would end up being a veteran of 60 operational sorties and during her time with No.199 Squadron, was involved in undertaking vital electronic countermeasures missions, particularly around the time of D-Day, confusing enemy defences in advance of the Allied invasion. Combine Shipping: Domestic: We will happily combine shipping. On small parts it is the highest shipping plus $1 for each additional item. On parts orders of $50 or more shipping is $5.99. If you use the Ebay shopping cart you will receive the correct combine shipping rate. International: We will happily combine shipping. On small parts it is the highest shipping plus $2 for each additional item. For combine shipping on international orders please purchase the items without the Ebay shopping cart, but don't pay until we send an adjusted invoice. Please contact us about combine shipping on larger items. International Shipping: WE SHIP INTERNATIONAL, via USPS First Class Mail or Priority Mail International. International shipments generally take 2-4 Weeks, but can take up to 6 weeks with customs delays. Please be patient. WE DO NOT FALSIFY CUSTOMS FORMS, BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMS FEES, DUTIES, AND TAXES. I AM SORRY WE DO NOT SHIP TO ITALY, BRAZIL, AND AFRICA (EXCEPT FOR SOUTH AFRICA) NOT ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING.
Price: 183.99 USD
Location: Yaphank, New York
End Time: 2024-10-28T19:19:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Material: Diecast
Scale: 1:72
Brand: Corgi
