A model of an X-wing fighter, which was used to film the climactic battle scene in the 1977 “Star Wars,” sold at auction on Sunday for $3,135,000, far exceeding the opening price of $400,000 ...

'Star Wars' Red Leader X-wing model heads a cargo bay's worth of props at auction. September 11, 2023 1:50 PM ET. By . Bill Chappell Enlarge this image.

Star Wars fans might realize that the X-wing on display isn’t specific to a particular pilot or design. “It’s our blue squadron,” Trowbridge explains. “It’s part of the overall Galaxy ...