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Corgi 49501 1:144 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 Hurricane LF363 Spitfire AB910 3-Aircraft Set
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Description
A highly collectable 1:144 scale three-aircraft presentation set representing the Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49501 brings together three of Britain's most important preserved military aircraft.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was established to preserve historically important Royal Air Force aircraft in flying condition and to commemorate those who served in the air and on the ground. Its formation displays have become a familiar and moving sight at commemorative events and air shows throughout the United Kingdom.
The largest model in the set represents Avro Lancaster B.Mk I PA474 carrying the squadron code KM-B and the name “City of Lincoln”. Completed during 1945, PA474 arrived too late to undertake wartime bombing operations but later served in photographic reconnaissance and experimental roles before being preserved and returned to flight.
The Lancaster's dark earth and dark green upper camouflage, black undersides, RAF markings and prominent KM-B codes reproduce an earlier Battle of Britain Memorial Flight presentation worn by the aircraft.
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc LF363 is represented carrying the code LE-D. LF363 is particularly significant as one of the final Hurricanes accepted into Royal Air Force service and was one of the original aircraft used when the RAF Historic Aircraft Flight was established during 1957.
The third aircraft is Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb AB910, presented with the markings QJ-J. Built during 1941, AB910 served with several operational RAF squadrons during the Second World War before eventually becoming part of the Memorial Flight.
The aircraft represented by this set were preserved and displayed in changing commemorative schemes over the course of their service. The markings reproduce their appearance during an earlier period of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operations rather than depicting a single wartime formation.
Produced around 1999, this early Aviation Archive release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and permanent printed markings. The three aircraft are presented together in their original display arrangement beneath a protective presentation cover.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 49501
Set Title: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Model One: Avro Lancaster B.Mk I
Lancaster Serial: PA474
Lancaster Markings: KM-B
Lancaster Name: City of Lincoln
Model Two: Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc
Hurricane Serial: LF363
Hurricane Markings: LE-D
Model Three: Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb
Spitfire Serial: AB910
Spitfire Markings: QJ-J
Unit: Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Associated Base: RAF Coningsby, England
Role: Historic preservation, commemoration and flying display
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Number of Models: Three aircraft
Release Period: Circa 1999
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Three-aircraft Battle of Britain Memorial Flight presentation, authentic PA474/KM-B Lancaster markings, LF363/LE-D Hurricane markings, AB910/QJ-J Spitfire markings, detailed propeller assemblies, individual aircraft supports and protective presentation cover
Model Dimensions
Lancaster Length: Approximately 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Lancaster Wingspan: Approximately 8.5" or 21.6 cm
Hurricane Length: Approximately 2.65" or 6.7 cm
Hurricane Wingspan: Approximately 3.35" or 8.5 cm
Spitfire Length: Approximately 2.5" or 6.3 cm
Spitfire Wingspan: Approximately 3.1" or 7.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Sealed
- The models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- The sealing film has a split at the bottom but the main hard plastic tray has no wear due to the polystyrene protection.
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.
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Description
A highly collectable 1:144 scale three-aircraft presentation set representing the Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire operated by the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49501 brings together three of Britain's most important preserved military aircraft.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was established to preserve historically important Royal Air Force aircraft in flying condition and to commemorate those who served in the air and on the ground. Its formation displays have become a familiar and moving sight at commemorative events and air shows throughout the United Kingdom.
The largest model in the set represents Avro Lancaster B.Mk I PA474 carrying the squadron code KM-B and the name “City of Lincoln”. Completed during 1945, PA474 arrived too late to undertake wartime bombing operations but later served in photographic reconnaissance and experimental roles before being preserved and returned to flight.
The Lancaster's dark earth and dark green upper camouflage, black undersides, RAF markings and prominent KM-B codes reproduce an earlier Battle of Britain Memorial Flight presentation worn by the aircraft.
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc LF363 is represented carrying the code LE-D. LF363 is particularly significant as one of the final Hurricanes accepted into Royal Air Force service and was one of the original aircraft used when the RAF Historic Aircraft Flight was established during 1957.
The third aircraft is Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb AB910, presented with the markings QJ-J. Built during 1941, AB910 served with several operational RAF squadrons during the Second World War before eventually becoming part of the Memorial Flight.
The aircraft represented by this set were preserved and displayed in changing commemorative schemes over the course of their service. The markings reproduce their appearance during an earlier period of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operations rather than depicting a single wartime formation.
Produced around 1999, this early Aviation Archive release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and permanent printed markings. The three aircraft are presented together in their original display arrangement beneath a protective presentation cover.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 49501
Set Title: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Model One: Avro Lancaster B.Mk I
Lancaster Serial: PA474
Lancaster Markings: KM-B
Lancaster Name: City of Lincoln
Model Two: Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc
Hurricane Serial: LF363
Hurricane Markings: LE-D
Model Three: Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb
Spitfire Serial: AB910
Spitfire Markings: QJ-J
Unit: Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Associated Base: RAF Coningsby, England
Role: Historic preservation, commemoration and flying display
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Number of Models: Three aircraft
Release Period: Circa 1999
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Three-aircraft Battle of Britain Memorial Flight presentation, authentic PA474/KM-B Lancaster markings, LF363/LE-D Hurricane markings, AB910/QJ-J Spitfire markings, detailed propeller assemblies, individual aircraft supports and protective presentation cover
Model Dimensions
Lancaster Length: Approximately 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Lancaster Wingspan: Approximately 8.5" or 21.6 cm
Hurricane Length: Approximately 2.65" or 6.7 cm
Hurricane Wingspan: Approximately 3.35" or 8.5 cm
Spitfire Length: Approximately 2.5" or 6.3 cm
Spitfire Wingspan: Approximately 3.1" or 7.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Sealed
- The models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- The sealing film has a split at the bottom but the main hard plastic tray has no wear due to the polystyrene protection.
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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