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Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002 - Aviation 72
Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002 - Aviation 72

Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002

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The Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was a long-range, twin-engine interceptor developed to counter Soviet bomber threats during the Cold War. First flown on 27 October 1979 and entering RAF service in 1986, it served until its retirement on 22 March 2011. Operated by the RAF, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Italian Air Force, the ADV was eventually replaced by the Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

Initially delivered as the Tornado F2 in 1984, the type saw limited use before being replaced by the improved F3 variant. A total of 152 Tornado F3s were built, entering service in July 1986. The F3 made its combat debut during the 1991 Gulf War, flying over 2,000 patrol sorties from Saudi Arabia. Despite upgrades to radar and countermeasures, the aircraft lacked modern IFF and secure comms, limiting its operational role.

 

The Tornado F3 saw further action in Bosnia (1993–1995), Kosovo (1999), and Iraq (2003), though it struggled with maintainability during overseas deployments. Delays in the Typhoon program prompted a major upgrade of the F3, including new air-to-air missiles.

 

Post-Gulf War, RAF squadrons continued patrolling Iraqi no-fly zones. In 2004, the UK began scaling back the F3 fleet, transitioning to the Typhoon. The final operational RAF F3s were retired in 2011 with the disbandment of No. 111 Squadron.

 

QinetiQ retained four F3s post-RAF service for weapons testing, including MBDA Meteor missile trials. The final flight occurred on 20 June 2012, and the last aircraft were scrapped in July 2012.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

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Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.

UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.

Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.

We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Condition

The Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was a long-range, twin-engine interceptor developed to counter Soviet bomber threats during the Cold War. First flown on 27 October 1979 and entering RAF service in 1986, it served until its retirement on 22 March 2011. Operated by the RAF, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Italian Air Force, the ADV was eventually replaced by the Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

Initially delivered as the Tornado F2 in 1984, the type saw limited use before being replaced by the improved F3 variant. A total of 152 Tornado F3s were built, entering service in July 1986. The F3 made its combat debut during the 1991 Gulf War, flying over 2,000 patrol sorties from Saudi Arabia. Despite upgrades to radar and countermeasures, the aircraft lacked modern IFF and secure comms, limiting its operational role.

 

The Tornado F3 saw further action in Bosnia (1993–1995), Kosovo (1999), and Iraq (2003), though it struggled with maintainability during overseas deployments. Delays in the Typhoon program prompted a major upgrade of the F3, including new air-to-air missiles.

 

Post-Gulf War, RAF squadrons continued patrolling Iraqi no-fly zones. In 2004, the UK began scaling back the F3 fleet, transitioning to the Typhoon. The final operational RAF F3s were retired in 2011 with the disbandment of No. 111 Squadron.

 

QinetiQ retained four F3s post-RAF service for weapons testing, including MBDA Meteor missile trials. The final flight occurred on 20 June 2012, and the last aircraft were scrapped in July 2012.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.

UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.

Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.

We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.