Corgi 48701 1:144 Handley Page Victor K.2 RAF No.55 Sqn XM715 Teasin' Tina Bahrain 1991 - Corgi

Corgi 48701 1:144 Handley Page Victor K.2 RAF No.55 Sqn XM715 Teasin' Tina Bahrain 1991

Name: Corgi 48701 1:144 Handley Page Victor K.2 RAF No.55 Sqn XM715 Teasin' Tina Bahrain 1991
Brand: Corgi
Price: 32.0 GBP
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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.

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- 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.

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