[C17driver]

Here is Herbert Ihlefeld's Bf-109E. The Corgi release may look like this.

[C17driver]

Here is Beeson's P-51B.

[C17driver]

On the FM website, they also show a set listed as:
Diecast Model
USAAF, Warren Penny and Robert Barkey, 1944
CG-US39914 Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 1:72
JUN 2008 PRE-ORDER $79.99

I looked up the 2 pilots and they are with the 325th FG, "Checkertails". Penny, 317th FS with 4 victories and Barkey, 319th FS with 5 kills. I know this has been done before by Corgi on US32214 P-51D Mustang Scale 1:72
Fifteenth Air Force Collection "Shu-Shu - Chuck-O", Major Norman L. McDonald, 325th FG - Checkertails

I could find no pictures of these pilot's aircraft. But here is a B model in the 325th colors.

[Cavtanker]

I love that P-51B. Heck, I love all P-51Bs (with birdcage canopies). Maybe GA could take a look at that scheme.

[Horrido!]

Originally Posted by Merritec

Glad to see I was wrong.

here are the US releases as per TFM (still haven't heard back from Corgi)
US32112 Corgi Messerschmitt Bf 109E Diecast Model Luftwaffe I./LG, Herbert Ihlefeld - JUN PRE-ORDER
US33014 Corgi F4U Corsair Diecast Model USMC VMF-112, April 1945 - JUN PRE-ORDER
US33508 Corgi B-52H Stratofortress Diecast Model SAC, March 1990 - JUN PRE-ORDER
US33824 Corgi P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model USAAF, Herschel Green - MAR PRE-ORDER
US34016 Corgi B-24J Liberator Diecast Model USAAF 867th BS, "Shack Bunny" - JUN PRE-ORDER
US36109 Corgi PBY Catalina Diecast Model USAAF, South Pacific - JUN PRE-ORDER
US36307 Corgi Fairey Swordfish MkI Diecast Model Royal Navy No.811 Sqn, 1938 - JUN PRE-ORDER
US37107 Corgi P-51B Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 4th FG, Duane Beeson - MAR PRE-ORDER
US37108 Corgi P-51B Mustang Diecast Model USAAF, Ray Wetmore - JUN PRE-ORDER
US37404 Corgi A-4E Skyhawk Diecast Model USN, John McCain - JUN PRE-ORDER
US37405 Corgi A-4M Skyhawk Diecast Model USMC VMA-322 Gamecocks - JUN PRE-ORDER
US37505 Corgi MiG-29 Fulcrum C Diecast Model Ukrania Falcons - JUN PRE-ORDER

You may want to add the ones you missed as well.........

[PH-LKK]

Martin has now put them into the "Catalog Additions" section! Whoo hoo!

[JETFAN]

I think if you look at the photos of the Blenheim, the tooling has been designed so that the short nosed version can easily be made. Everything else remains the same.

Incidentally, I visited Duxford earlier this month. The new Blenheim IV is in an advanced state of assembly. The entire cockpit is still unattached to make it easier to fit it out. It looks superb. The Beaufighter is in a similar status. The new hanger extension is great, but as with all museums these days, rather crowded so not easy to get good photos. The new gallery makes viewing the suspended aircraft quite good. Well worth a visit.

[JETFAN]

The Blenheim IV restoration at Duxford.

[Horrido!]

Originally Posted by JETFAN

I think if you look at the photos of the Blenheim, the tooling has been designed so that the short nosed version can easily be made. Everything else remains the same.

Incidentally, I visited Duxford earlier this month. The new Blenheim IV is in an advanced state of assembly. The entire cockpit is still unattached to make it easier to fit it out. It looks superb. The Beaufighter is in a similar status. The new hanger extension is great, but as with all museums these days, rather crowded so not easy to get good photos. The new gallery makes viewing the suspended aircraft quite good. Well worth a visit.

I think you will find this is a Corgi AA release and not a US release, still haven't got the hang of it, eh?

Horrido!

[Kiwi Dave]

Originally Posted by C17driver

On the FM website, they also show a set listed as:
Diecast Model
USAAF, Warren Penny and Robert Barkey, 1944
CG-US39914 Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 1:72
JUN 2008 PRE-ORDER $79.99

I looked up the 2 pilots and they are with the 325th FG, "Checkertails". Penny, 317th FS with 4 victories and Barkey, 319th FS with 5 kills. I know this has been done before by Corgi on US32214 P-51D Mustang Scale 1:72
Fifteenth Air Force Collection "Shu-Shu - Chuck-O", Major Norman L. McDonald, 325th FG - Checkertails

I could find no pictures of these pilot's aircraft. But here is a B model in the 325th colors.

The 2 piece set US39914 contains a P-47D and a P-51B.