Avro Lancaster - 1:72 Model by Amercom

Product Information

Welcome to the latest edition of Corgi Die-cast Diaries, your regular blog review of all the news, updates and topical stories from the captivating world of Corgi die-cast model collecting. From the Spitfire to the Lancaster Bomber, these planes remain iconic thanks to an integral part they played in taking victory and models of these aircraft are highly popular for those interested in World War II aviation. The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engine, heavy bomber of World War II developed from the twin-engine Avro Manchester. It first flew on January 9, 1941, entering service in early 1942 with No. 44 Squadron, RAF. Model aircraft are available in different scales and sizes to suit your collection. The scale of the aeroplane model is usually presented as a ratio. The number on the right denotes how many times smaller the model is than the original aircraft.

The Lancaster was above and beyond the most effective British heavy bomber of the Second World War.

Our photographer Michael getting creative with an advanced production sample of the impending Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) ED825 release - doesn't she look fantastic!

The biggest model aeroplane we sell at Flightstore is 1:48. Find a World War II model aircraft for your collection We will have further information about the premier event and our attendance in a future edition of the blog and you can also look forward to an event review, complete with pictures in either a forthcoming edition of Die-cast Diaries, or in a special edition of our Aerodrome blog. At the age of 101, George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson was the last surviving airman from the Dambusters raid, but sadly joined the rest of his comrades in early December last year. All 133 of the Dambusters heroes are reunited once more. One of the interesting aspects of this film is that Johnny provides the entire narrative telling the story in his own words, exactly as it happened. Furthermore the visual effects totally reflect this narrative. The visual interpretation of the narrative really helps the viewer understand and experience the events as Johnny describes them. For people who are looking for a historically accurate first-hand account, of what it was like to be a part of the Dambusters operation, brought to life with new visual effects, this film is for them.

What model Spitfire is the best?

On 8th April 1943, the first of 21 modified type 464 ‘Provisioning’Avro Lancasters arrived at Scampton, with most featuring two under-fuselage spotlights and all having modified bomb bays. Within this modified bomb bay, these aircraft had been equipped with strong mounting arms and a drive mechanism on the starboard side to allow the ingenious ‘Upkeep'mine to be carried and delivered as required. Although often referred to as ‘Bouncing Bombs’, Upkeep resembled more of a large metal oil drum than anything else, but weighing in at just over 4 tonnes, this powerful mine was developed with one specific aim in mind, to destroy the supporting wall of a dam. Just a few days before the raid was due to take place, 56 of these Upkeep mines were delivered to Scampton, which must have been the cause of significant interest amongst the crews training hard on the ten standard Lancasters at the airfield. Two further images showing an advanced production sample example of this magnificent new Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) model, our 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid commemorative release.