This listing is for a new Corgi Albatros D.V Luftstreitkrafte Jasta 40, Helmut Dilthey, Lille, France, July 1918. This model was released in Spring of 2012 with only 1,200 pieces distributed world wide. Model is the photos belongs to my collection. For sale model is new in original box. Outer box has some shelves ware.

Scale: 1/48        Length: 6.0"       Width: 7.5" (wingspan)

Born in Rheydt, Germany on 9th February 1894, Helmut Dilthey first flew two-seat reconnaissance bi-Pieces on the Eastern Front but rose to prominence flying this Albatross DVa during the latter half of 1917 and the early part of 1918 on the Western Front. His seven aerial victories included a trio of Spad fighters, as well as a Sopwith Triplane, a Sopwith Camel and a Nieuport Scout. He painted his machine in a garish white and green striped livery, the colours of Saxony, while leading Jasta 40 in the opening months of 1918. It was while flying this machine that Dilthey was killed in July 1918 by German ground fire, while attacking an RAF DH9 bomber of 107 Squadron over the frontline in the region of Lille, France.

Albatros D.V
Designed by Robert Thelen then refined and lightened, the Albatros D.V was the preeminent fighter during the period of German aerial dominance- first flown in 1917. Fundamental version improvements in wing design such as mounting the radiator in the center of the upper wing section, improved pilot visibility- critical in dog fighting tactics. The Albatros could now attain altitudes of over 3,000 feet in only five minutes and with improved stability and firepower and the Albatros system continued to dominate the skies. The Allies responded to the success of the Albatros series with new fighters including the SPAD VII, Sopwith Camel, S.E.5a, Bristol F2B, and others.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" die-cast airplanes feature:

  • Die-cast metal construction with some plastic components
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
  • Pose-able presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
  • Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity