{"product_id":"corgi-48701-1-144-handley-page-victor-k-2-raf-no-55-sqn-xm715-teasin-tina-bahrain-1991","title":"Corgi 48701 1:144 Handley Page Victor K.2 RAF No.55 Sqn XM715 Teasin' Tina Bahrain 1991","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48701 depicts the aircraft while deployed to Bahrain in support of Operation Granby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXM715 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48701\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handley Page Victor K.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XM715\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teasin’ Tina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 55 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Granby \/ Gulf War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bahrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategic aerial refuelling tanker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservation Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2000\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 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\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 Approximately 9.5\" or 24.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10\" or 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall area of paint bubbling present on the top of the fuselage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome general handling marks and a couple of blemishes are present in various places, although these are not overly noticeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted imperfections, the model still displays very well.\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\u003eBox is in excellent condition for its age, with some general 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\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57724995567998,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_4771.jpg?v=1784836159","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-48701-1-144-handley-page-victor-k-2-raf-no-55-sqn-xm715-teasin-tina-bahrain-1991","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}