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Corgi 49501 1:144 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 Hurricane LF363 Spitfire AB910 3-Aircraft Set

Sale price£38.00 GBP
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Mint (10/10)
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  • The models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.
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Model condition

  • The models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.

Box condition

  • The sealing film has a split at the bottom but the main hard plastic tray has no wear due to the polystyrene protection.

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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. 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 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. 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.