{"product_id":"corgi-49501-1-144-battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-lancaster-pa474-hurricane-lf363-spitfire-ab910-3-aircraft-set","title":"Corgi 49501 1:144 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 Hurricane LF363 Spitfire AB910 3-Aircraft Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49501 brings together three of Britain's most important preserved military aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHawker 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\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\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49501\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avro Lancaster B.Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA474\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of Lincoln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e LF363\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e LE-D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e AB910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e QJ-J\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Coningsby, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic preservation, commemoration and flying display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancaster Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.5\" or 21.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.65\" or 6.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.35\" or 8.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5\" or 6.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Wingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.1\" or 7.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Sealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe models are untouched from factory as the sealing film is still present around the outside box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sealing film has a split at the bottom but the main hard plastic tray has no wear due to the polystyrene protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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