{"product_id":"corgi-48603-1-144-bristol-britannia-312-monarch-airlines-g-aovh","title":"Corgi 48603 1:144 Bristol Britannia 312 Monarch Airlines G-AOVH","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA colourful and substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVH, operated by Monarch Airlines during the company's formative years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released within Corgi's Aviation Archive Classic Propliners range, model 48603 recreates the famous British turboprop in Monarch's distinctive yellow, white and blue colour scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonarch Airlines commenced operations during 1968, initially concentrating on inclusive-tour and charter services from airports including London Luton. The Bristol Britannia provided the young airline with a spacious long-range aircraft suitable for carrying holiday passengers to destinations across Europe and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-AOVH entered Monarch service during May 1968. The model depicts the aircraft with a white upper fuselage, polished natural-metal lower surfaces, blue and yellow cheatlines and a bright yellow tail carrying the Monarch emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a BOAC requirement for a medium and long-range passenger aircraft, the Bristol Britannia first flew in August 1952. Its four Bristol Proteus turboprop engines gave the aircraft a distinctive quiet cruising character, leading to the enduring nickname “The Whispering Giant”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended-fuselage Britannia 312 was developed for longer international routes and increased passenger capacity. Although delays restricted the aircraft's early commercial impact, the Britannia later enjoyed a productive second career with independent charter airlines after jet aircraft began replacing it on prestigious scheduled services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, permanently printed airline markings, clear cockpit glazing and finely reproduced engine nacelles. Further features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive \/ Classic Propliners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48603\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol 175 Britannia 312\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-AOVH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch Airlines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passenger charter airliner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e London Luton Airport, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch Airlines \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited-edition collector release\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Monarch Airlines G-AOVH markings, distinctive yellow, white and blue finish, polished natural-metal wings and lower surfaces, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" or 29.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light wear marks are present on the tops of the engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57786543440254,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5559.jpg?v=1785762982","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-48603-1-144-bristol-britannia-312-monarch-airlines-g-aovh","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}