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Corgi 49301 1:72 North American P-51D Mustang USAAF 84th FS WZ-I Big Beautiful Doll John Landers RAF Duxford 1945

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-72218 “Big Beautiful Doll”, flown by distinguished American fighter pilot Colonel John D. Landers during the final months of the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, model 49301 depicts aircraft WZ-I of the USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, while operating from RAF Duxford during 1945.

The 78th Fighter Group initially operated the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt from Britain before converting to the P-51 Mustang. From RAF Duxford, its three fighter squadrons undertook bomber escort, fighter sweep, ground-attack and airfield strafing missions over occupied Europe and Germany.

Colonel John D. Landers had previously achieved fighter ace status in the Pacific while flying the Curtiss P-40 before returning to combat in Europe. He later flew both the P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang, commanded several fighter units and completed the war with victories recorded in both major operational theatres.

Landers used the name “Big Beautiful Doll” on several of his combat aircraft. P-51D 44-72218 became the best-known example and was assigned to him after he took command of the 78th Fighter Group at RAF Duxford during February 1945.

The model recreates the aircraft's polished natural-metal finish with a black anti-glare panel and the distinctive black and white chequered nose markings associated with the 78th Fighter Group. The black rudder and WZ squadron code identify the aircraft with the 84th Fighter Squadron, while the individual letter “I”, prominent USAAF insignia and colourful Big Beautiful Doll nose artwork complete the scheme.

Developed as a long-range fighter, the North American P-51 Mustang first flew in 1940. The combination of its aerodynamically efficient airframe and Rolls-Royce Merlin engine gave the later P-51 variants the range, speed and high-altitude performance required to escort Allied bombers deep into German-controlled territory.

The P-51D introduced a large bubble canopy that significantly improved all-round visibility, together with six wing-mounted machine guns and refinements to the aircraft's controls and internal systems. Its combination of range, manoeuvrability and firepower established the Mustang as one of the most successful Allied fighters of the Second World War.

Released around 2000 and limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive model is particularly appealing to collectors of USAAF aircraft, RAF Duxford history and famous fighter aces. The model features substantial diecast construction, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure beneath the clear bubble canopy, a rotating four-bladed propeller, removable landing gear, underwing accessories, authentic Big Beautiful Doll markings, the original presentation display stand and a numbered limited-edition certificate.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: 49301

Aircraft: North American P-51D-20-NA Mustang

Serial: 44-72218

Tactical Markings: WZ-I

Aircraft Name: Big Beautiful Doll

Pilot: Colonel John D. Landers

Unit: USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Air Force: United States Eighth Air Force

Campaign / Event: Final European operations of the Second World War

Theatre / Base: RAF Duxford, England

Date/Period: 1945

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 6,500 pieces worldwide

Release Period: Circa 2000

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic Big Beautiful Doll nose artwork, 44-72218 serial, WZ-I tactical markings, black and white 78th Fighter Group chequered nose, polished natural-metal finish, detailed bubble-canopy cockpit with pilot figure, rotating four-bladed propeller, removable landing gear, underwing accessories, original presentation display stand and numbered certificate


Model Dimensions

Length: Approximately 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): Approximately 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • Small paint inconsistency present just above the “Big Beautiful Doll” text, although this is not easily visible.
  • A couple of light handling marks are also present.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
  • Yellow plastic inner tray lid has slightly yellowed with age.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-72218 “Big Beautiful Doll”, flown by distinguished American fighter pilot Colonel John D. Landers during the final months of the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, model 49301 depicts aircraft WZ-I of the USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, while operating from RAF Duxford during 1945.

The 78th Fighter Group initially operated the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt from Britain before converting to the P-51 Mustang. From RAF Duxford, its three fighter squadrons undertook bomber escort, fighter sweep, ground-attack and airfield strafing missions over occupied Europe and Germany.

Colonel John D. Landers had previously achieved fighter ace status in the Pacific while flying the Curtiss P-40 before returning to combat in Europe. He later flew both the P-38 Lightning and P-51 Mustang, commanded several fighter units and completed the war with victories recorded in both major operational theatres.

Landers used the name “Big Beautiful Doll” on several of his combat aircraft. P-51D 44-72218 became the best-known example and was assigned to him after he took command of the 78th Fighter Group at RAF Duxford during February 1945.

The model recreates the aircraft's polished natural-metal finish with a black anti-glare panel and the distinctive black and white chequered nose markings associated with the 78th Fighter Group. The black rudder and WZ squadron code identify the aircraft with the 84th Fighter Squadron, while the individual letter “I”, prominent USAAF insignia and colourful Big Beautiful Doll nose artwork complete the scheme.

Developed as a long-range fighter, the North American P-51 Mustang first flew in 1940. The combination of its aerodynamically efficient airframe and Rolls-Royce Merlin engine gave the later P-51 variants the range, speed and high-altitude performance required to escort Allied bombers deep into German-controlled territory.

The P-51D introduced a large bubble canopy that significantly improved all-round visibility, together with six wing-mounted machine guns and refinements to the aircraft's controls and internal systems. Its combination of range, manoeuvrability and firepower established the Mustang as one of the most successful Allied fighters of the Second World War.

Released around 2000 and limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive model is particularly appealing to collectors of USAAF aircraft, RAF Duxford history and famous fighter aces. The model features substantial diecast construction, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure beneath the clear bubble canopy, a rotating four-bladed propeller, removable landing gear, underwing accessories, authentic Big Beautiful Doll markings, the original presentation display stand and a numbered limited-edition certificate.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: 49301

Aircraft: North American P-51D-20-NA Mustang

Serial: 44-72218

Tactical Markings: WZ-I

Aircraft Name: Big Beautiful Doll

Pilot: Colonel John D. Landers

Unit: USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Air Force: United States Eighth Air Force

Campaign / Event: Final European operations of the Second World War

Theatre / Base: RAF Duxford, England

Date/Period: 1945

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 6,500 pieces worldwide

Release Period: Circa 2000

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic Big Beautiful Doll nose artwork, 44-72218 serial, WZ-I tactical markings, black and white 78th Fighter Group chequered nose, polished natural-metal finish, detailed bubble-canopy cockpit with pilot figure, rotating four-bladed propeller, removable landing gear, underwing accessories, original presentation display stand and numbered certificate


Model Dimensions

Length: Approximately 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): Approximately 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.
  • Small paint inconsistency present just above the “Big Beautiful Doll” text, although this is not easily visible.
  • A couple of light handling marks are also present.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
  • Yellow plastic inner tray lid has slightly yellowed with age.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.