{"product_id":"1940s-copper-vickers-wellington-ww2-bomber-with-a-wingspan-of-36-cm","title":"1940s Copper Vickers Wellington WW2 Bomber With A Wingspan Of 36 cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1940s Copper Vickers Wellington WW2 Bomber With A Wingspan Of 36 cm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very collectible large model of a 1940s Copper Vickers Wellington WW2 Bomber With A Wingspan Of 36 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn pretty good condition, with surface scratches, scuffs and pitting in the metal. It's made from solid copper and very heavy (almost 2Kg unpacked)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWing Span: 36 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 4 cm \u003cbr\u003eLength: 25.5 cm (10\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model captures the silhouette of the aircraft and is very similar to the RAF recognition model aircraft produced, usually in wood, during WW2 as a teaching aid for allied troops. This version comes without a stand but has a screw holder in the base to add a stand. It has been lightly polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models were often made from recycled aircraft metal during and post WW2, and are often referred to as 'trench art.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful display item for the office desk, study and hobby room!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/aeronautica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage aircraft collectibles.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to Wikipedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"The Wellington was made from the mid-1930s at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, led by Vickers-Armstrongs' chief designer Rex Pierson; a key feature of the aircraft is its geodetic airframe fuselage structure, principally designed by Barnes Wallis.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37969872093333,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/IMG_2747.jpg?v=1617207512","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1940s-copper-vickers-wellington-ww2-bomber-with-a-wingspan-of-36-cm","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}