{"product_id":"bristol-f2b-fighter-a7194","title":"Corgi Bristol F2B Fighter A7194 No. 111 Squadron – 1:48 Scale Die-Cast Model","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate a remarkable chapter of British aviation history with the Corgi Bristol F2B Fighter A7194 1:48 scale die-cast model, recreating one of the most successful British fighter aircraft to serve in the Middle East during the First World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by renowned aircraft engineer Frank Barnwell and developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the Bristol F2B Fighter was one of Britain's most effective combat aircraft of the Great War. Affectionately nicknamed the 'Brisfit', this versatile two-seat biplane combined impressive speed, manoeuvrability and firepower, becoming a formidable opponent in aerial combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully detailed model recreates Bristol F2B Fighter A7194, flown by Captain Arthur Hicks Peck and Captain John Lloyd Williams of No. 111 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, during operations in the Middle East in October 1917.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating from Deir el-Balah, the aircraft played an important role in securing Allied air superiority over the region. Between 30 October and 8 November 1917, Peck and Williams successfully destroyed three enemy aircraft while flying A7194, contributing to the aircraft's impressive record of at least five aerial victories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of A7194 was its unusual colour scheme, combining off-white upper surfaces with an olive-green finish. Although the precise reason for these markings remains uncertain, theories suggest they may have improved visibility during desert operations or helped protect the aircraft from the intense heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Corgi's prestigious Aviation Archive collection, this detailed 1:48 scale die-cast replica faithfully captures the distinctive appearance of the original aircraft. With its authentic markings, intricate rigging and detailed crew figures, it's a fantastic addition to any aviation collection and a thoughtful gift for military history enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corgi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aviation Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bristol F2B Fighter A7194\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AA28803\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1:48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquadron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. 111 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical setting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deir el-Balah, Middle East, October 1917\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captain Arthur Hicks Peck and Captain John Lloyd Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-assembled, painted die-cast model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Authentic off-white and olive-green colour scheme, fine rigging, rotating wood-effect propeller, fixed undercarriage, detailed crew figures and display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aviation enthusiasts, First World War history fans and die-cast aircraft collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a finished collectible die-cast model, not a self-assembly kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a distinctive piece of Bristol's aviation heritage to your collection with this Corgi Bristol F2B Fighter model, celebrating the bravery of Royal Flying Corps aircrews and the pioneering engineering behind one of Britain's most successful First World War aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HORNBY HOBBIES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943647035694,"sku":"AA28803","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/0661\/1395\/files\/CorgiBristolF2BFighterA7194No.111Squadron.png?v=1793314624","url":"https:\/\/shop.aerospacebristol.org\/products\/bristol-f2b-fighter-a7194","provider":"Aerospace Bristol ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}