{"product_id":"corgi-aa38809-1-72-dornier-d017z-5-w-nr-2787-7t-hh-october-1940","title":"Corgi AA38809 1:72 Dornier D017Z-5, W.Nr.2787, 7T+HH, October 1940","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional CORGI Aviation Archive 1:72 scale diecast model captures the distinctive Dornier Do 17Z-5, one of the Luftwaffe's most recognisable bombers of the Second World War. Ready to display straight from the box, this premium collectible showcases the aircraft's striking nocturnal camouflage scheme with remarkable accuracy and attention to detail. Perfect for the dedicated aviation collector, this model represents a significant piece of wartime history from the Battle of Britain period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to display - no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic 1:72 scale diecast construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically accurate nocturnal camouflage markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium quality painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown affectionately as the Fliegender Bleistift or 'Flying Pencil', the Dornier Do 17 earned its nickname from its remarkably slender fuselage design. The Z variant represented the most successful iteration of this distinctive bomber, with the Z-5 being the final major production version equipped with specialist survival and flotation equipment for operations over water. This particular aircraft, W.Nr.2787 coded 7T+HH, was operated by 1.\/KüFlGr 606 and participated in a daring twilight raid on 11th October 1940, targeting aircraft factories around Liverpool. The mission quickly turned desperate when British radar detected the incoming formation, scrambling Spitfires from No.611 Squadron to intercept. In the ensuing engagement, this Do 17Z-5 took severe damage from the defending fighters, with smoke pouring from both engines as it fought to stay airborne. Despite the catastrophic damage and losing two crew members who bailed out over Wales, the pilot demonstrated extraordinary skill and determination, nursing the crippled bomber back across the Channel to make a crash landing at Brest. This harrowing experience proved decisive for the unit - following this costly daylight operation, 1.\/KüFlGr 606 abandoned such missions entirely, restricting themselves solely to night-bombing sorties for the remainder of their operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003eDie-Cast Model with Display Stand\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e22\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e4\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e24.5\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1:72 Scale\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFinish\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePainted\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51996582347037,"sku":"COR AA38809","price":224.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3212\/2200\/files\/COR_20AA38809.jpg?v=1783565546","url":"https:\/\/ironhorsehobbies.co.nz\/products\/corgi-aa38809-1-72-dornier-d017z-5-w-nr-2787-7t-hh-october-1940","provider":"Ironhorse Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}