Small but nicely detailed model of the Kittyhawk, together with stand and commemorative medallion.

On December 17, 1903 at Kill devil Hill, near Kittyhawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers made history. At approximately 10:35 am Orville Wright, supported by his brother Wilbur on the ground, became the first man in history to make a sustained, controlled, powered flight. The first flight lasted just 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet.

Small but nicely detailed model of the Model X monoplane, together with stand and commemorative medallion.

Louis Bleriot achieved world acclaim by being the first to fly an aircraft across the English Channel. On July 25, 1909 in his Model X monoplane he braved adverse weather and 22 miles of forbidding sea and flew from Les Barraques, France to Dover, England. This 40 minute flight won for him the much sought after London Daily Mail Prize of 1000 pounds sterling.

The 17th December 2003 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the first powered flight by Wilbur and Orville Wright. To mark the occasion, Corgi is issuing this special commemorative set in a customised presentation display box. The set consists of four Showcase models, namely the Wright brothers' Kitty Hawk biplane, the Spitfire from the 1940's, Concorde from the 1970's, and the Columbia Space Shuttle from the end of the century. The set is accompanied by a 216 page book, compiled by Peter March and lavishly illustrated in full colour. 'Wright to Fly: Celebrating 100 Years of Powered Flight' is a comprehensive history of the first 100 years of heavier-than-air powered craft. It is not only that: it is an indispensable handbook to any collection of aviation modelling.Special Price £24.99

Corgi Showcase model of the Supermarine Spitfire, painted as one of the Spitfires flying with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Wingspan approx 110mm/4¼in

Corgi Showcase model of the Avro Lancaster, as flown by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Always a huge attraction at airshows and commemorative events, the BBMF Lancaster is one of only two of the bombers still flying and is normally escorted by the Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.

Wingspan approx 110mm/4¼in

Corgi Showcase model of the Douglas CK-47 Dakota transport aircraft decorated as ZA947. Currently being flown by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight the Dakota provides transport for the BBMF display and ground support teams in addition to flying it's own displays to commemorate the role of RAF transport command, in the insertion and supply of airborne forces and resistance fighters, for which purpose the aircraft is cleared for making parachute drops.

Wingspan approx 110mm/4¼in

Corgi Showcase model of the Hawker Hurricane, painted as one of the Hurricanes flying with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Wingspan approx 110mm/4¼in