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Corgi 48901 1:144 Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay 44-86292 Paul Tibbets Tinian 1945
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Description
A historically significant 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-29-45-MO Superfortress 44-86292 “Enola Gay”, flown by Colonel Paul W. Tibbets during 1945. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48901 recreates aircraft number 82 of the USAAF 393rd Bombardment Squadron, 509th Composite Group.
The 509th Composite Group was formed as a specialist unit and deployed to North Field on Tinian in the Mariana Islands. Its modified B-29 aircraft were prepared for highly specialised missions during the final stages of the Pacific War.
On 6th August 1945, Enola Gay carried the atomic bomb “Little Boy” to Hiroshima. The attack caused catastrophic destruction and loss of life and became one of the defining and most controversial events of the Second World War and the nuclear age.
The aircraft was named by Paul Tibbets after his mother, Enola Gay Tibbets. It carried the individual aircraft number 82, natural-metal surfaces and tail markings temporarily altered for operational security.
The Boeing B-29 was one of the most technically advanced bombers of the Second World War. It featured a pressurised crew compartment, remotely controlled defensive gun turrets, long operational range and four powerful Wright radial engines.
This heavyweight Corgi release recreates the aircraft's polished natural-metal finish, Enola Gay nose name, USAAF insignia and individual identification markings. Further features include four rotating propellers, transparent cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and the original multi-position presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48901
Aircraft: Boeing B-29-45-MO Superfortress
Serial: 44-86292
Tactical Marking: 82
Aircraft Name: Enola Gay
Aircraft Commander: Colonel Paul W. Tibbets Jr.
Unit: USAAF 393rd Bombardment Squadron, 509th Composite Group
Campaign / Event: Pacific War / Hiroshima atomic-bomb mission
Theatre / Base: North Field, Tinian, Mariana Islands
Date/Period: 6th August 1945
Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic Enola Gay nose name, serial 44-86292, aircraft number 82, natural-metal finish, USAAF markings, four rotating propellers, transparent cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Some minor marks are present, although these are not considered major.
- Some paint bubbling is present on the underside, just behind the nose section.
- A line-shaped mark is present on the topside of the horizontal stabiliser.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age.
- Some shelf wear is present to the edges, corners and back of the box.
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.
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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.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Description
A historically significant 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing B-29-45-MO Superfortress 44-86292 “Enola Gay”, flown by Colonel Paul W. Tibbets during 1945. Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48901 recreates aircraft number 82 of the USAAF 393rd Bombardment Squadron, 509th Composite Group.
The 509th Composite Group was formed as a specialist unit and deployed to North Field on Tinian in the Mariana Islands. Its modified B-29 aircraft were prepared for highly specialised missions during the final stages of the Pacific War.
On 6th August 1945, Enola Gay carried the atomic bomb “Little Boy” to Hiroshima. The attack caused catastrophic destruction and loss of life and became one of the defining and most controversial events of the Second World War and the nuclear age.
The aircraft was named by Paul Tibbets after his mother, Enola Gay Tibbets. It carried the individual aircraft number 82, natural-metal surfaces and tail markings temporarily altered for operational security.
The Boeing B-29 was one of the most technically advanced bombers of the Second World War. It featured a pressurised crew compartment, remotely controlled defensive gun turrets, long operational range and four powerful Wright radial engines.
This heavyweight Corgi release recreates the aircraft's polished natural-metal finish, Enola Gay nose name, USAAF insignia and individual identification markings. Further features include four rotating propellers, transparent cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and the original multi-position presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48901
Aircraft: Boeing B-29-45-MO Superfortress
Serial: 44-86292
Tactical Marking: 82
Aircraft Name: Enola Gay
Aircraft Commander: Colonel Paul W. Tibbets Jr.
Unit: USAAF 393rd Bombardment Squadron, 509th Composite Group
Campaign / Event: Pacific War / Hiroshima atomic-bomb mission
Theatre / Base: North Field, Tinian, Mariana Islands
Date/Period: 6th August 1945
Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic Enola Gay nose name, serial 44-86292, aircraft number 82, natural-metal finish, USAAF markings, four rotating propellers, transparent cockpit glazing, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Some minor marks are present, although these are not considered major.
- Some paint bubbling is present on the underside, just behind the nose section.
- A line-shaped mark is present on the topside of the horizontal stabiliser.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age.
- Some shelf wear is present to the edges, corners and back of the box.
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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