Corgi AA38809 Dornier DO17Z-5 W.Nr.2787 7T+HH October 1940

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: AA38809

Manufacturer Number: AA38809
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi January 2026
Era: World War 2
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:72
Type Of Aircraft: Dornier DO17

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Release Date: TBC

Est Price:

£80.99

You can secure this item at NO COST, with the the full balance payable before delivery or collection.

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One of the most distinctive aircraft of the air battles of the Second World War, the Dornier Do17 is usually referred to by its nickname, and for good reason, as the Luftwaffe#s Fliegender Bleistift translates to 'Flying Pencil#.

The Z variant was the most heavily produced of all the Do 17s, addressing many of the shortcomings of previous versions, but still struggling to maintain its place as a front-line Luftwaffe strike bomber.

The Z-5 was the last major bomber variant of the aircraft produced, and featured the addition of specialist survival/flotation equipment, as these aircraft were intended for operation over large expanses of water. Operated almost exclusively by 1./KüFlGr 606, this particular aircraft was one of six sent to attack aircraft factories around Liverpool during the twilight hours of 11th October 1940.

Unfortunately for them, the raid was picked up by British radar and the Spitfires of No.611 Squadron were sent to intercept them. This particular aircraft, wearing its attractive nocturnal camouflage presentation, did not evade the attention of the Spitfires, and was seen trailing smoke from both engines, presumed crashed in a remote area of Wales.

Despite being damaged and two crew members having bailed out, the pilot managed to nurse the stricken aircraft back to France, making a crash landing at Brest. After this mauling, 1./KüFlGr 606 only engaged in night-bombing sorties.

This die-cast model is our Aviation Archive tribute to the Dornier D017Z-5 and that fateful day.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

Corgi AA38809 Dornier DO17Z-5 W.Nr.2787 7T+HH October 1940

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