{"product_id":"free-shipping-bristol-beaufort-mk-i-raf-middle-east-check-and-conversion-unit-ek979-egypt-1944-corgi-aa28903","title":"Bristol Beaufort Mk I RAF - Middle East Check and Conversion Unit, EK979, Egypt, 1944 \/ Corgi  AA28903","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"header--2\"\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk I RAF \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"header--2\"\u003eMiddle East Check and Conversion Unit, EK979\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"header--2\"\u003eEgypt, 1944 \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCorgi 1:72  AA28903\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAfter the Bristol Beaufighter was introduced in a maritime attack role, many Beaufort squadrons were sent to operate from bases in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Following a major reorganization in the theater of operations in late 1941 and early 1942, they once again inflicted heavy losses on the Axis navy. The Beauforts arrived in Egypt around August 1941, where they replaced the Blenheims and Martin Marylands that had previously defended the line. All the aircraft in this region were very different from those operating out of Britain, due to their attractive desert camouflage.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIt was reported that, with Axis ships having virtually ceased daytime operations, the Beauforts in the Mediterranean spent more time training than conducting offensive strikes and that, as a result, more aircraft were lost in accidents and mechanical failures than in combat with the enemy. Nevertheless, the Beauforts proved to be extremely effective in harassing Axis ships in the Mediterranean, preventing the Afrika Korps from being resupplied by sea, which allowed ground forces to continue pushing back the Germans and ultimately led to the surrender of the Afrika Korps.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLater in the war, Mediterranean Beauforts were equipped with ASV radar to help crews locate increasingly elusive Axis ships, day and night, turning the tide of war in favor of the Allies.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_PRP_BMR_BEAUFORT\"\u003eBristol Beaufort Mk I\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConceived to meet a requirement from the British Air Ministry for a reconnaissance\/bomber aircraft, the Beaufort made its maiden flight on October 15, 1938.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color:#002dff;\"\u003eCorgi Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e series includes collectible models designed for collectors by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodels are highly detailed, authentically decorated and made of die-cast metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#000fff;\"\u003eCorgi Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Series offers:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie-cast metal construction with some plastic components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanel lines, antennas, access panels and realistic surface details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings and stamped plates that will not fade or peel like decals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterchangeable landing gear extended \/ retracted with rotating wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA display to display the plane \"in flight\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed and hand-painted characters of pilots and crew members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoads of genuine detachable ammunition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome interchangeable features such as speed brakes, open awnings and access panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome moving parts such as turrets, control surfaces and swivel wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050951581851,"sku":"AA28903","price":168.37,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/69663.jpg?v=1791916197","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/free-shipping-bristol-beaufort-mk-i-raf-middle-east-check-and-conversion-unit-ek979-egypt-1944-corgi-aa28903","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}