"NO. 109 SQ." DH MOSQUITO B IX - ML907

AVIATION ARCHIVE COLLECTION "WORLD WAR II - SEAC"

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" is the definitive scale model collection charting the history of flight and commemorating significant military and civil aircraft and events from the early pioneering years to the present day. Using original plans and rare archive material, each aircraft and livery has been meticulously researched and authenticated to bring you, the aviation enthusiast the finest range of collectible model aircraft. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriage and high quality livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a sturdy display stand and certificate of authenticity.

HISTORICAL NOTE:    109 Squadron was an Oboe Squadron (high level blind bombing radar aid). It flew out of Wyton, Marham, Little Staughton, Woodall Spar, Hemswell, Wickenby and Coningsby. It was disbanded on 30th September 1945 and reformed as 627 Squadron on the 1st October 1945. Whatever the upper surfaces were, in October 1942, No.109 Squadron’s Mosquitoes had their under surfaces finished in Special Night where the fin and rudder were also considered part of the under surfaces. Special Night was a very matt finish black with a rough pigment, which had been introduced to camouflage night flying aircraft against detection by searchlights. First applied to Night Fighters in 1940 it became standard for Night Bombers (including the Mosquito in it’s bombing role) from 1942 onwards.

INFO:    NO. 109 SQ., 1944
SCALE:    1:32
WING SPAN:   20.0  INCHES

Item Number: AA34603

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