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Corgi 49502 1:144 USAAF Commemorative Edition B-17G Sally B P-51D Big Beautiful Doll P-47D No Guts No Glory 3-Aircraft Set

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Description

A highly collectable 1:144 scale three-aircraft presentation set bringing together a famous preserved B-17 Flying Fortress and two of the most recognisable United States Army Air Forces fighter schemes of the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49502 is presented as the USAAF Commemorative Edition.

The centrepiece of the set is Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Sally B”, the preserved aircraft registered G-BEDF and carrying the original military serial 44-85784. Based at Duxford for much of its preserved life, Sally B has become an important flying memorial to the American airmen who served in Europe during the Second World War.

The B-17 is represented in its familiar olive-drab and neutral-grey presentation with “Sally B” nose artwork and the markings 41-24485/DF-A. Although the preserved aircraft was completed too late to enter wartime combat, its continued operation has helped preserve the sight and sound of the Flying Fortress for later generations.

The accompanying North American P-51D Mustang represents 44-72218, coded WZ-I and named “Big Beautiful Doll”. This aircraft was flown by Colonel John D. Landers while commanding the 78th Fighter Group from RAF Duxford during the final months of the war in Europe.

Its polished natural-metal finish is complemented by the distinctive black and white chequered nose associated with the 78th Fighter Group, black rudder, colourful nose artwork and prominent United States Army Air Forces insignia.

The third aircraft is Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 42-26671, coded MX-X and named “No Guts No Glory”. Associated with Benjamin Mayo and the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, the aircraft combines a natural-metal finish with D-Day identification stripes and the group's characteristic black and white chequered engine cowling.

The three models form a commemorative display rather than representing aircraft which operated together as one formation. Together, they celebrate the heavy-bomber, long-range escort and fighter-bomber aircraft associated with the United States Eighth Air Force in Britain.

Produced around 1999, this early Aviation Archive set combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and permanently applied markings. The three aircraft are presented together with their original display arrangement and protective presentation cover.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 49502

Set Title: USAAF Commemorative Edition

Model One: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

B-17 Aircraft Name: Sally B

B-17 Identity: G-BEDF / 44-85784

B-17 Display Markings: 41-24485 / DF-A

Model Two: North American P-51D Mustang

Mustang Serial: 44-72218

Mustang Markings: WZ-I

Mustang Name: Big Beautiful Doll

Associated Pilot: Colonel John D. Landers

Mustang Unit: USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Model Three: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt Serial: 42-26671

Thunderbolt Markings: MX-X

Thunderbolt Name: No Guts No Glory

Associated Pilot: Benjamin I. Mayo

Thunderbolt Unit: USAAF 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Associated Base: RAF Duxford, England

Conflict: Second World War

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:144

Number of Models: Three aircraft

Release Period: Circa 1999

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Three-aircraft commemorative presentation, Sally B nose artwork, Big Beautiful Doll Mustang markings, No Guts No Glory Thunderbolt markings, authentic USAAF insignia, detailed propeller assemblies, individual aircraft supports and protective presentation cover


Model Dimensions

B-17 Length: Approximately 6.25" or 15.9 cm

B-17 Wingspan: Approximately 8.75" or 22.2 cm

P-51D Length: Approximately 2.7" or 6.8 cm

P-51D Wingspan: Approximately 3.1" or 7.9 cm

P-47D Length: Approximately 3" or 7.6 cm

P-47D Wingspan: Approximately 3.4" or 8.6 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 front 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 bringing together a famous preserved B-17 Flying Fortress and two of the most recognisable United States Army Air Forces fighter schemes of the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive, model 49502 is presented as the USAAF Commemorative Edition.

The centrepiece of the set is Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Sally B”, the preserved aircraft registered G-BEDF and carrying the original military serial 44-85784. Based at Duxford for much of its preserved life, Sally B has become an important flying memorial to the American airmen who served in Europe during the Second World War.

The B-17 is represented in its familiar olive-drab and neutral-grey presentation with “Sally B” nose artwork and the markings 41-24485/DF-A. Although the preserved aircraft was completed too late to enter wartime combat, its continued operation has helped preserve the sight and sound of the Flying Fortress for later generations.

The accompanying North American P-51D Mustang represents 44-72218, coded WZ-I and named “Big Beautiful Doll”. This aircraft was flown by Colonel John D. Landers while commanding the 78th Fighter Group from RAF Duxford during the final months of the war in Europe.

Its polished natural-metal finish is complemented by the distinctive black and white chequered nose associated with the 78th Fighter Group, black rudder, colourful nose artwork and prominent United States Army Air Forces insignia.

The third aircraft is Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 42-26671, coded MX-X and named “No Guts No Glory”. Associated with Benjamin Mayo and the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, the aircraft combines a natural-metal finish with D-Day identification stripes and the group's characteristic black and white chequered engine cowling.

The three models form a commemorative display rather than representing aircraft which operated together as one formation. Together, they celebrate the heavy-bomber, long-range escort and fighter-bomber aircraft associated with the United States Eighth Air Force in Britain.

Produced around 1999, this early Aviation Archive set combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components and permanently applied markings. The three aircraft are presented together with their original display arrangement and protective presentation cover.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model code: 49502

Set Title: USAAF Commemorative Edition

Model One: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

B-17 Aircraft Name: Sally B

B-17 Identity: G-BEDF / 44-85784

B-17 Display Markings: 41-24485 / DF-A

Model Two: North American P-51D Mustang

Mustang Serial: 44-72218

Mustang Markings: WZ-I

Mustang Name: Big Beautiful Doll

Associated Pilot: Colonel John D. Landers

Mustang Unit: USAAF 84th Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Model Three: Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt Serial: 42-26671

Thunderbolt Markings: MX-X

Thunderbolt Name: No Guts No Glory

Associated Pilot: Benjamin I. Mayo

Thunderbolt Unit: USAAF 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group

Associated Base: RAF Duxford, England

Conflict: Second World War

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:144

Number of Models: Three aircraft

Release Period: Circa 1999

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Three-aircraft commemorative presentation, Sally B nose artwork, Big Beautiful Doll Mustang markings, No Guts No Glory Thunderbolt markings, authentic USAAF insignia, detailed propeller assemblies, individual aircraft supports and protective presentation cover


Model Dimensions

B-17 Length: Approximately 6.25" or 15.9 cm

B-17 Wingspan: Approximately 8.75" or 22.2 cm

P-51D Length: Approximately 2.7" or 6.8 cm

P-51D Wingspan: Approximately 3.1" or 7.9 cm

P-47D Length: Approximately 3" or 7.6 cm

P-47D Wingspan: Approximately 3.4" or 8.6 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 front 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.