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Corgi Hawker Typhoon NF Mk.IB - Royal Aircraft Establishment, November 1942/March 1943. AA36505

REF: AA36505 - Scale 1:72 - Wingspan 175mm - New Release - Limited Edition

Prototype and Test Evaluation Fleet Air Arm and Commonwealth aircraft types were tested or service evaluated by the Royal Navy, the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at Boscombe Down, or the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE), Farnborough between 1939 and 1945.

The Typhoon Mk.IB, widely known as the Tiffy, distinguished itself particularly in the Battle of Normandy. In one famous case Tiffie’s of the 2nd Tactical Air Force decimated a large concentration of armour ahead of Avranches, disposing of no fewer than 137 tanks, and opening the way for the liberation of France and Belgium.

 

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REF:AA37302   Scale 1:72  Wingspan 160mm  Limited Edition   New Release  New Tooling

The Vampire line came to an end with the Vampire FB.Mk 9, an air-conditioned version of the FB.Mk 5. All told, 1900 single-seat Vampires were built by December 1953 when production ceased. The old jets flew on however, with several remaining in active service in Switzerland until 1990.In May 1949,No.28 Squadron, RAF, returned to Burma as part of the permanent defence force before transferring to Hong Kong in light of the situation in China. February 1951 saw Vampires arrive and the squadron on the move again, this time to Sek Kong where it remained for three years before returning to Kai Tak and receiving Venoms. Today No.28 Squadron flies Merlin helicopters from RAF Benson, Oxon.
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Corgi DH Mosquito PR.I - W4051, LY-U, No1. PRU, July 1941. AA32814

REF: AA32814 Scale 1:72 Wingspan 230mm Limited Edition

The first production examples of the Mosquito were photo-reconnaissance machines. The prototype for the "Mosquito Photo-Reconnaissance Mark I (PR.I)", with the tail code "W4051", performed its first flight on 10 June 1941. The PR.I looked very much like a Mosquito bomber variant, as it retained the glass nose for camera targeting and the bomb-bay doors, but it included five camera ports. There was a port for an F24 oblique camera behind and below the wing, and twin ports for an F52 stereo camera pair behind the bomb bay doors. There was a port in the front of each bomb-bay doors, with the bomb bay accommodating either an F24 stereo camera pair or a single K17 camera. This model comes with free UK postage. This stunning model is available to buy from the die-cast-collectorwebsite.

Corgi UH-60A Blackhawk - 'Double Vision', 101st Airborne Division, Iraq, 24th February 1991 (Desert Storm)

REF: AA35901 Scale: 1:72

This model is amazingly detailed and comes with flight crew, side gun and gun crew.
After the Army of Iraq invaded and captured Kuwait, the first Army command to send troops to Saudi Arabia was the XVIII Airborne Corps. The Corps was made up of the 82nd Airborne Division, the 24th Infantry Division (mechanised) and the 101st Airborne Division. ‘Double Vision’ led a flight of UH-60A Blackhawk’s low over the Iraqi desert during the opening assault of the ground war and as the lead assault element they each carried fifteen fully equipped combat troops, extra weapons, rations, water and other equipment deep into Iraqi occupied territory. For fans of the UH-60A Blackhawk this model is a must have. To view our entire range of models please visit our online store at www.die-cast-collector.co.uk

Corgi SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1A, XX970/EH, No.6 Squadron, RAF Coltishall, Norfolk, 1990. AA35401

REF: AA35401 Wingspan 120mm New Tooling

The Jaguar is a collaborative venture between the British Aircraft Corporation and Dassault/Breguet who formed the international company, SEPECAT to manufacture 400 Jaguars, 200 for the RAF and 200 for the French Air Force. It was also sold to the air forces of India, Ecuador, Nigeria and Oman.
The Royal Air Force received 165 Jaguar GR.1s and 35 Jaguar T.2 two-seat advanced operational trainers. The first French-built Jaguar flew in September 1968 and the first British Jaguar in October 1969. The first Jaguars were delivered to No.226 Operational Conversion Unit at Lossiemouth in September 1973 and the first operational squadron was No.54, which became fully operational at RAF Coltishall on 9th August 1974, closely followed by No.6 Squadron on 6th November 1974.
Jaguars replaced Phantoms with several RAF squadrons, including in Germany and have enjoyed much success. No.6 Squadron is one of the RAF’s oldest squadrons, being formed by the Royal Flying Corps on 31 January 1914. It adopted the unofficial ‘Flying Can-Opener’ badge during WW2 whilst operating Hurricanes, destroying 32 tanks in three hours on 22 March 1943.
It retains this name and motif to this day, throughout many equipment changes, finally from Phantoms to its present mount of Jaguars on 1st October 1974.It is based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk, and remained there until 2006 when the Jaguar was retired from RAF service. Available to buy from the die-cast-collector website.

Corgi M48 A3 Tank U.S.M.C. B Company (Unsung Heroes series)
REF:US50306 Scale 1:50 Limited Edition

Without doubt the most perfect model of the M48 tank ever produced. With masses of detail and made to the highest quality this is not just an ordinary model, this is a perfectly reproduced die-cast replica.

"In 1968, the powerful and dependable M48A3 tank played a major role in ""Operation Pegasus,"" relieving the Marine Corps garrison at Khe Sanh in South Vietnam. This tank was particularly effective as a forced entry tool in heavy assaults on enemy positions. You can own a remarkably intricate, authentic, hand-painted and battle-scarred replica of the tank used by C Company, 3rd Tank Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. It even includes the bat symbol painted on the searchlight, reddish mud on the treads, a canvas cover around the gun tube, 40mm ammo cans around the gypsy rack in back, the double-stacked jerry cans hanging from the turret sides and spare track over the turret that caused enemy rockets to explode prematurely."
Also includes a fascinating information pack. This stunning model is available from the die-cast-collector website.

Corgi 1:72 Spitfire VB EN783 334th Fighter Sqn/4th Fighter Group, Debden, Essex, 1942

REF:US31923. 1.72 Scale

A most unusual and highly detailed Spitfire model in the colours of USAAF 31st FG. This model is a Corgi American release and although a very recent addition it is already becoming a collectors classic.
Originally delivered new to the RAF’s No 610 Squadron in late May, 1942, this aircraft was passed on to the USAAF’s newly-formed 31st FG in mid July.
In early September, it was transferred to No 71 "Eagle" Squadron, which duly became the 334th FS as part of the newly-formed 4th FG at month-end. Deemed surplus to requirements by the Eighth Air Force in March, 1943, following the arrival of P-47Cs in-theatre, the fighter returned to RAF service with Nos 66 and 340 Sqns. Damaged in combat on December 7, 1943, the fighter was relegated to training duties following its repair and was finally written off in a forced-landing following engine failure on May 2, 1945, while serving with No 57 Operational Training Unit. This model is available to buy from the die-cast-collector website.