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| Corgi 1:48 AA37701 SE5a RAF Lt C.A. Lewis |
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| Scale: 1:48 |
Length: 5.25" |
Width: 6.75" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: CG-AA37701 |
Period: World War I |
B658 Nightfighter, Home Defense, No.61 Squadron, England 1918 - The third SE5 produced (A4563) became, in effect, the prototype S.E.5a, with a 200-hp Hispano Suiza power plant and shorter wingspan. The S.E.5a went to No. 56, No. 40 and No. 60 Squadrons in June 1917, and by the end of the year Nos. 24, 41, 68 and 84 Squadrons had taken them on charge. After troubles with the reduction gear of the Hispano Suiza, together with a general shortage of these power plants, the direct-drive Wolseley Viper became the standard S.E.5a power unit. The S.E.5a built a fine reputation for strength, performance and general flying quality, which together with the Sopwith Camel were the main reasons for the Allies gaining and maintaining air superiority during 1918. Some aircraft were fitted with four 25-lb (11 kg) Cooper bombs under fuselage racks. The S.E.5a will always remain one of aviation's great warplanes.
Info: SE5a RAF Lt C.A. Lewis
Posted by Paul Koscheka on 15th Feb 2021
I recently entered into collecting the Corgi 1/48 Scale WWI Airplanes. The models are detailed replicas and probably some of the finest models Corgi has made. The coloring of the aircraft is delightful and worthy of displaying.
Posted by Unknown on 1st Feb 2021
Excellent model of the SE5 Nightfighter.
Great addition to my collection.
Posted by Richard on 21st Sep 2012
This is my last purchase of the WW I Corgi Aviation Archeive because now I have them all ! This plne has a really odd look to the paintjob. I've no doubt it's accurate, but it is really a queer bird. The molding/casting is Corgi quality all the way. Sure looks odd next to the other SE-5a's.
