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Corgi 48701 1:144 Handley Page Victor K.2 RAF No.55 Sqn XM715 Teasin' Tina Bahrain 1991
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Description
A substantial and highly detailed 1:144 scale diecast representation of Handley Page Victor K.2 tanker XM715 “Teasin’ Tina”, operated by Royal Air Force No. 55 Squadron during the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48701 depicts the aircraft while deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Granby.
Operation Granby was the British contribution to the international campaign to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The Royal Air Force deployed its remaining Victor K.2 tankers to Bahrain, where they provided essential air-to-air refuelling support for British and coalition combat aircraft operating over the Persian Gulf.
XM715 became one of the best-known Victors involved in the campaign. The aircraft received the individual name “Teasin’ Tina” and completed 38 operational refuelling missions. These sorties were represented by a line of black petrol-pump mission symbols applied near the forward crew door.
The model recreates XM715 in its distinctive Gulf War-era hemp and light grey finish, with subdued RAF roundels, No. 55 Squadron markings and the colourful “Teasin’ Tina” nose artwork. Its prominent crescent wing, high-mounted tailplane and four recessed Conway engines capture the unmistakable appearance of the Victor.
Originally developed as one of Britain’s three Cold War V-bombers, the Handley Page Victor entered service as a strategic nuclear bomber. Its advanced crescent wing, clean aerodynamic profile and four Rolls-Royce Conway engines provided excellent high-altitude performance and gave the aircraft a particularly futuristic appearance.
Following changes to Britain’s nuclear deterrent and the withdrawal of earlier tanker aircraft, a number of Victor B.2 airframes were converted into K.2 aerial refuelling tankers. These aircraft carried wing-mounted refuelling pods and a high-capacity centreline hose unit, allowing several receiving aircraft to be supported during long-range operations. The Victor K.2 remained in RAF service until 1993.
After retirement, XM715 was preserved at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and became one of the best-known surviving Victors. Released around 2000 and limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive model features extensive diecast construction, detailed tanker equipment, clear cockpit glazing, supplied landing gear, display stand and a numbered limited-edition certificate.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48701
Aircraft: Handley Page Victor K.2
Serial: XM715
Aircraft Name: Teasin’ Tina
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 55 Squadron
Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War
Theatre / Base: Bahrain
Date/Period: 1991
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Role: Strategic aerial refuelling tanker
Preservation Location: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, England
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 5,000 pieces worldwide
Release Period: Circa 2000
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic XM715 Teasin’ Tina nose artwork, Operation Granby mission markings, RAF No. 55 Squadron insignia, hemp and light grey finish, wing-mounted refuelling pods, centreline tanker equipment, clear cockpit glazing, supplied landing gear, original presentation display stand and numbered certificate
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.5" or 24.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10" or 25.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Small area of paint bubbling present on the top of the fuselage.
- Some general handling marks and a couple of blemishes are present in various places, although these are not overly noticeable.
- Tail horizontal stabiliser has some residue around the joining area and does not sit completely flush; it is difficult to confirm whether this is from manufacture or a previous repair.
- Despite the noted imperfections, the model still displays very well.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
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
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UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
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Description
A substantial and highly detailed 1:144 scale diecast representation of Handley Page Victor K.2 tanker XM715 “Teasin’ Tina”, operated by Royal Air Force No. 55 Squadron during the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48701 depicts the aircraft while deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Granby.
Operation Granby was the British contribution to the international campaign to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The Royal Air Force deployed its remaining Victor K.2 tankers to Bahrain, where they provided essential air-to-air refuelling support for British and coalition combat aircraft operating over the Persian Gulf.
XM715 became one of the best-known Victors involved in the campaign. The aircraft received the individual name “Teasin’ Tina” and completed 38 operational refuelling missions. These sorties were represented by a line of black petrol-pump mission symbols applied near the forward crew door.
The model recreates XM715 in its distinctive Gulf War-era hemp and light grey finish, with subdued RAF roundels, No. 55 Squadron markings and the colourful “Teasin’ Tina” nose artwork. Its prominent crescent wing, high-mounted tailplane and four recessed Conway engines capture the unmistakable appearance of the Victor.
Originally developed as one of Britain’s three Cold War V-bombers, the Handley Page Victor entered service as a strategic nuclear bomber. Its advanced crescent wing, clean aerodynamic profile and four Rolls-Royce Conway engines provided excellent high-altitude performance and gave the aircraft a particularly futuristic appearance.
Following changes to Britain’s nuclear deterrent and the withdrawal of earlier tanker aircraft, a number of Victor B.2 airframes were converted into K.2 aerial refuelling tankers. These aircraft carried wing-mounted refuelling pods and a high-capacity centreline hose unit, allowing several receiving aircraft to be supported during long-range operations. The Victor K.2 remained in RAF service until 1993.
After retirement, XM715 was preserved at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and became one of the best-known surviving Victors. Released around 2000 and limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive model features extensive diecast construction, detailed tanker equipment, clear cockpit glazing, supplied landing gear, display stand and a numbered limited-edition certificate.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48701
Aircraft: Handley Page Victor K.2
Serial: XM715
Aircraft Name: Teasin’ Tina
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 55 Squadron
Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War
Theatre / Base: Bahrain
Date/Period: 1991
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Role: Strategic aerial refuelling tanker
Preservation Location: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, England
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 5,000 pieces worldwide
Release Period: Circa 2000
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic XM715 Teasin’ Tina nose artwork, Operation Granby mission markings, RAF No. 55 Squadron insignia, hemp and light grey finish, wing-mounted refuelling pods, centreline tanker equipment, clear cockpit glazing, supplied landing gear, original presentation display stand and numbered certificate
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 9.5" or 24.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10" or 25.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Small area of paint bubbling present on the top of the fuselage.
- Some general handling marks and a couple of blemishes are present in various places, although these are not overly noticeable.
- Tail horizontal stabiliser has some residue around the joining area and does not sit completely flush; it is difficult to confirm whether this is from manufacture or a previous repair.
- Despite the noted imperfections, the model still displays very well.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Box is in excellent condition for its age, with some general wear present.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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