{"product_id":"corgi-49402-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-2-xn768-s-raf-no-92-sqn-aerobatic-display-team-farnborough-1964-issues","title":"Corgi 49402 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.2 XN768 S RAF No.92 Sqn Aerobatic Display Team Farnborough 1964 *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXN768 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Electric Lightning F.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XN768\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.92 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Association:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.92 Squadron RAF Aerobatic Display Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farnborough Air Show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1964\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 Supersonic interceptor \/ display aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Variant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e XN768 remained an F.2 and was not converted to F.2A specification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 30 mm ADEN cannon and two Firestreak air-to-air missiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,800 pieces worldwide\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 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks are present in several areas of the paint finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a small panel gap around the nose, with signs that the underside may previously have been repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the front undercarriage is stuck inside its port and appears to have been glued in place.\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\u003eThe box is in very good condition overall, with wear present around the edges and corners.\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","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57897712386430,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6318.jpg?v=1787353458","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49402-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-2-xn768-s-raf-no-92-sqn-aerobatic-display-team-farnborough-1964-issues","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}