{"product_id":"corgi-49004-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ia-raf-no-603-sqn-r6835-xt-w-brian-carbury-hornchurch-battle-of-britain-1940","title":"Corgi 49004 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IA RAF No.603 Sqn R6835 XT-W Brian Carbury Hornchurch Battle of Britain 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Supermarine Spitfire Mk IA R6835, flown by New Zealand fighter pilot Brian Carbury during the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the early Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 49004 depicts aircraft XT-W of RAF No. 603 Squadron while operating from RAF Hornchurch during 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 603 “City of Edinburgh” Squadron was originally an Auxiliary Air Force unit and became heavily involved in the defence of southern England during the Battle of Britain. The squadron moved south from Scotland to join the major aerial fighting over London and the surrounding counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Carbury became one of the most successful New Zealand fighter pilots of the Battle of Britain. Flying with No. 603 Squadron, he achieved a number of aerial victories during the intense fighting of August and September 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates R6835 in the dark earth and dark green camouflage carried by RAF fighters during the campaign. The XT-W squadron codes, RAF roundels and contrasting underside markings reproduce the operational appearance of Carbury's Spitfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by R.J. Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire combined an elegant elliptical wing with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Its speed, manoeuvrability and excellent handling made it one of the defining British fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis early Corgi Aviation Archive release features substantial diecast construction, simulated fabric-textured control surfaces, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy and a rotating three-bladed propeller. It is supplied with removable landing gear and the original curved presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk IA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e R6835\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e XT-W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Officer Brian John George Carbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 603 “City of Edinburgh” Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Hornchurch, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\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 Authentic R6835 and XT-W markings, Battle of Britain camouflage, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, simulated fabric-textured control surfaces, rotating three-bladed propeller, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5\" or 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel does not appear to have been displayed previously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in very good condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRip present to the side tab.\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":57752890048894,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5084.jpg?v=1785165425","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49004-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-ia-raf-no-603-sqn-r6835-xt-w-brian-carbury-hornchurch-battle-of-britain-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}