Due Week Commencing 29/9/08

French Ace of Aces Georges Marie Ludovic Jules Guynemer was revered by the people of France as the veteran of over 600 air combats.Twice wounded and awarded 26 citations, the recipient of the highest honours for galantry.France could bestow, his official victory total is has been suggested that the true figure is nearer 100. A list of his victories reveals a pattern of intense activity interspersed with gaps of sometimes several weeks. Being in the state of collapse Guynemer absence was due to this more than physical wounds

Model wingspan 109mm, Due 4th Quarter 2007