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Corgi 48202 1:144 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Sally B G-BEDF 41-24485 DF-A

Sale price£25.00 GBP
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Condition summary

Model condition
Good (6/10)
Box condition
Excellent (8/10)
Completeness
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  • The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Glue residue is present in several areas, including the end of the wing, underneath an outer engine and around the tail, suggesting that the model may have had a couple of previous repairs.
  • Wear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.
  • One outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.
  • The canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.
  • The full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.
  • Despite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.
  • The set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.
  • The accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.

Box condition

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
  • Some flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.
  • The plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.

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Description

A highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF “Sally B”, one of Britain's best-known preserved American heavy bombers. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48202 recreates the aircraft in its United States Army Air Forces tribute markings.

The aircraft now known as Sally B was constructed during 1945 as B-17G serial 44-85784. It did not enter combat before the end of the Second World War and later passed through several civilian roles before being brought to Britain.

The aircraft was restored and developed as a flying memorial to the thousands of American airmen who served from bases in Britain. It carries the civilian registration G-BEDF while being displayed in wartime-style USAAF markings.

Sally B is painted to represent aircraft 41-24485 and carries the squadron codes DF-A. The olive-drab and neutral-grey finish, prominent USAAF national insignia and colourful Sally B nose artwork create the classic appearance associated with an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress.

The Boeing B-17 earned its Flying Fortress name through its extensive defensive armament and ability to absorb significant battle damage. It became one of the principal American heavy bombers used during the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe.

This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, transparent cockpit and gun-position glazing, detailed defensive machine guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original multi-position Aviation Archive display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 48202

Aircraft: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Preserved Aircraft Serial: 44-85784

Civil Registration: G-BEDF

Aircraft Name: Sally B

Represented Wartime Serial: 41-24485

Tactical Markings: DF-A

Unit Presentation: USAAF 91st Bombardment Group markings

Role: Preserved flying memorial and historic heavy bomber

Operator / Country: B-17 Preservation Ltd / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:144

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Sally B nose artwork, G-BEDF identity, represented serial 41-24485, DF-A codes, wartime-style USAAF finish, transparent cockpit and gun positions, detailed defensive guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Good (6/10)

  • The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Glue residue is present in several areas, including the end of the wing, underneath an outer engine and around the tail, suggesting that the model may have had a couple of previous repairs.
  • Wear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.
  • One outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.
  • The canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.
  • The full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.
  • Despite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.
  • The set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.
  • The accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
  • Some flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.
  • The plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

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.

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Description

A highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress G-BEDF “Sally B”, one of Britain's best-known preserved American heavy bombers. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48202 recreates the aircraft in its United States Army Air Forces tribute markings.

The aircraft now known as Sally B was constructed during 1945 as B-17G serial 44-85784. It did not enter combat before the end of the Second World War and later passed through several civilian roles before being brought to Britain.

The aircraft was restored and developed as a flying memorial to the thousands of American airmen who served from bases in Britain. It carries the civilian registration G-BEDF while being displayed in wartime-style USAAF markings.

Sally B is painted to represent aircraft 41-24485 and carries the squadron codes DF-A. The olive-drab and neutral-grey finish, prominent USAAF national insignia and colourful Sally B nose artwork create the classic appearance associated with an Eighth Air Force Flying Fortress.

The Boeing B-17 earned its Flying Fortress name through its extensive defensive armament and ability to absorb significant battle damage. It became one of the principal American heavy bombers used during the daylight strategic bombing campaign over Europe.

This Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, transparent cockpit and gun-position glazing, detailed defensive machine guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original multi-position Aviation Archive display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 48202

Aircraft: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

Preserved Aircraft Serial: 44-85784

Civil Registration: G-BEDF

Aircraft Name: Sally B

Represented Wartime Serial: 41-24485

Tactical Markings: DF-A

Unit Presentation: USAAF 91st Bombardment Group markings

Role: Preserved flying memorial and historic heavy bomber

Operator / Country: B-17 Preservation Ltd / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:144

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Sally B nose artwork, G-BEDF identity, represented serial 41-24485, DF-A codes, wartime-style USAAF finish, transparent cockpit and gun positions, detailed defensive guns, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Good (6/10)

  • The model is in good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Glue residue is present in several areas, including the end of the wing, underneath an outer engine and around the tail, suggesting that the model may have had a couple of previous repairs.
  • Wear is present to the rear edge of the wing on the underside.
  • One outer engine cowling, which does not have glue residue around it, tilts slightly upwards.
  • The canopy viewing panels have some light fogging.
  • The full crew canopy section does not sit completely flush with the airframe.
  • Despite the noted imperfections, the model remains an impressive display piece.
  • The set includes an informative booklet about Sally B and an original receipt from the B-17 Preservation organisation.
  • The accompanying card receipt, which is not included, was dated June 1999.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
  • Some flexing and crushing are present to the back of the box.
  • The plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

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.