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Corgi 49402 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.2 XN768 S RAF No.92 Sqn Aerobatic Display Team Farnborough 1964 *ISSUES*
Preowned - Good (6/10)
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Description
This pre-owned 1:72 scale Corgi model recreates English Electric Lightning F.2 XN768, coded S, of Royal Air Force No.92 Squadron in its striking natural-metal display finish. It is offered as a complete example with clearly disclosed condition issues, including paint marks, a possible repair around the underside of the nose and part of the front undercarriage that appears to have been glued inside its port.
No.92 Squadron had established a distinguished aerobatic tradition before the arrival of the Lightning. While flying the Hawker Hunter F.6, the squadron served as Fighter Command's official display team and became widely known as the Blue Diamonds.
The squadron began converting to the English Electric Lightning F.2 in 1963 and continued demonstrating the RAF's new supersonic interceptor at major public events. Its polished metal surfaces, deep blue fin and spine and colourful squadron markings created one of the most recognisable Lightning schemes of the period.
XN768 was an early F.2 airframe, construction number 95121, carrying the individual code S. The aircraft appeared with No.92 Squadron at the Farnborough Air Show in September 1964 as part of the squadron's impressive Lightning display formation.
Unlike many of the squadron's other Lightning F.2 aircraft, XN768 was not converted to the later F.2A specification. It therefore retained the rounded fin, smaller ventral tank and original wing arrangement associated with the earlier variant.
Powered by two vertically stacked Rolls-Royce Avon turbojets, the Lightning was designed for rapid point-defence interception. Its exceptional acceleration and climb performance allowed RAF pilots to respond quickly to high-altitude threats, while the F.2 combined twin 30 mm ADEN cannon with two Firestreak air-to-air missiles.
This substantial Aviation Archive release combines extensive diecast construction with permanently applied markings and detailed surface features. It includes configurable landing gear, Firestreak missiles, a detailed cockpit with open or closed canopy options, a separate access ladder and the original curved presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Scale: 1:72
Model Code/MPN: 49402
Aircraft: English Electric Lightning F.2
Serial: XN768
Construction Number: 95121
Tactical Markings: S
Unit/Markings: RAF No.92 Squadron
Display Association: No.92 Squadron RAF Aerobatic Display Team
Associated Event: Farnborough Air Show
Year/Date: 1964
Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Role: Supersonic interceptor / display aircraft
Aircraft Variant Note: XN768 remained an F.2 and was not converted to F.2A specification
Armament: Two 30 mm ADEN cannon and two Firestreak air-to-air missiles
Limited Edition Size: 6,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Natural-metal finish, distinctive blue No.92 Squadron fin and spine, detailed cockpit, open or closed canopy options, removable landing gear, Firestreak missiles, separate cockpit access ladder and original presentation display stand
Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- The model comes complete.
- Marks are present in several areas of the paint finish.
- There is a small panel gap around the nose, with signs that the underside may previously have been repaired.
- Part of the front undercarriage is stuck inside its port and appears to have been glued in place.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall, with wear present around the edges and corners.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
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Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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- 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.
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Corgi 49402 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.2 XN768 S RAF No.92 Sqn Aerobatic Display Team Farnborough 1964 *ISSUES*
Sale price£38.00 GBP
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Description
This pre-owned 1:72 scale Corgi model recreates English Electric Lightning F.2 XN768, coded S, of Royal Air Force No.92 Squadron in its striking natural-metal display finish. It is offered as a complete example with clearly disclosed condition issues, including paint marks, a possible repair around the underside of the nose and part of the front undercarriage that appears to have been glued inside its port.
No.92 Squadron had established a distinguished aerobatic tradition before the arrival of the Lightning. While flying the Hawker Hunter F.6, the squadron served as Fighter Command's official display team and became widely known as the Blue Diamonds.
The squadron began converting to the English Electric Lightning F.2 in 1963 and continued demonstrating the RAF's new supersonic interceptor at major public events. Its polished metal surfaces, deep blue fin and spine and colourful squadron markings created one of the most recognisable Lightning schemes of the period.
XN768 was an early F.2 airframe, construction number 95121, carrying the individual code S. The aircraft appeared with No.92 Squadron at the Farnborough Air Show in September 1964 as part of the squadron's impressive Lightning display formation.
Unlike many of the squadron's other Lightning F.2 aircraft, XN768 was not converted to the later F.2A specification. It therefore retained the rounded fin, smaller ventral tank and original wing arrangement associated with the earlier variant.
Powered by two vertically stacked Rolls-Royce Avon turbojets, the Lightning was designed for rapid point-defence interception. Its exceptional acceleration and climb performance allowed RAF pilots to respond quickly to high-altitude threats, while the F.2 combined twin 30 mm ADEN cannon with two Firestreak air-to-air missiles.
This substantial Aviation Archive release combines extensive diecast construction with permanently applied markings and detailed surface features. It includes configurable landing gear, Firestreak missiles, a detailed cockpit with open or closed canopy options, a separate access ladder and the original curved presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Scale: 1:72
Model Code/MPN: 49402
Aircraft: English Electric Lightning F.2
Serial: XN768
Construction Number: 95121
Tactical Markings: S
Unit/Markings: RAF No.92 Squadron
Display Association: No.92 Squadron RAF Aerobatic Display Team
Associated Event: Farnborough Air Show
Year/Date: 1964
Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Role: Supersonic interceptor / display aircraft
Aircraft Variant Note: XN768 remained an F.2 and was not converted to F.2A specification
Armament: Two 30 mm ADEN cannon and two Firestreak air-to-air missiles
Limited Edition Size: 6,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Natural-metal finish, distinctive blue No.92 Squadron fin and spine, detailed cockpit, open or closed canopy options, removable landing gear, Firestreak missiles, separate cockpit access ladder and original presentation display stand
Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Good (6/10)
- The model comes complete.
- Marks are present in several areas of the paint finish.
- There is a small panel gap around the nose, with signs that the underside may previously have been repaired.
- Part of the front undercarriage is stuck inside its port and appears to have been glued in place.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall, with wear present around the edges and corners.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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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