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Corgi 49507 1:144 Battle of Britain Commemorative Set Spitfire P7966 Douglas Bader and Hurricane V6555 Stanford Tuck
Preowned - Mint (10/10)
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Description
A collectible 1:144 scale twin-aircraft set commemorating the Royal Air Force fighter pilots and aircraft associated with the Battle of Britain era. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 49507 contains a Hawker Hurricane Mk I representing Squadron Leader Robert Stanford Tuck and a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA associated with Wing Commander Douglas Bader.
The Hawker Hurricane represents aircraft V6555, carrying the squadron code DT-A of RAF No. 257 Squadron. Robert Stanford Tuck became one of the Royal Air Force's leading fighter pilots and commanded the squadron during the later stages of the Battle of Britain.
The accompanying Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA represents aircraft P7966, carrying the individual marking D-B associated with Douglas Bader. Bader became one of the RAF's best-known fighter commanders and was closely associated with the development of large multi-squadron fighter formations.
Together, the two models highlight the principal single-seat fighters used by RAF Fighter Command during the opening years of the Second World War. Although the Spitfire became the more internationally recognised design, the Hurricane equipped a greater number of squadrons during the Battle of Britain and accounted for a substantial proportion of RAF victories.
Both models are reproduced in RAF dark earth and dark green camouflage with period national markings and individual squadron codes. Their compact 1:144 scale allows the two aircraft to be displayed together without requiring the space of Corgi's larger 1:72 fighter models.
Released around the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this commemorative set is particularly appealing to collectors of early Aviation Archive releases, RAF fighter aircraft and smaller-scale multi-model displays. The set is supplied in its original presentation packaging with display stands.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 49507
Set: Battle of Britain Commemorative Fighter Set
Aircraft One: Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hurricane Serial: V6555
Hurricane Markings: DT-A
Hurricane Pilot: Squadron Leader Robert Stanford Tuck
Hurricane Unit: Royal Air Force No. 257 Squadron
Aircraft Two: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA
Spitfire Serial: P7966
Spitfire Markings: D-B
Spitfire Pilot: Wing Commander Douglas Bader
Campaign / Event: Battle of Britain commemorative release
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Number of Models: Two aircraft
Release Period: Circa 2000
Material: Diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Commemorative twin-aircraft release, authentic RAF camouflage and markings, Hurricane V6555 DT-A, Spitfire P7966 D-B, compact 1:144 scale and supplied presentation display stands
Model Dimensions
Hurricane Length: Approximately 2.6" or 6.7 cm
Hurricane Wingspan: Approximately 3.3" 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 - Mint (10/10)
- Models are in mint condition overall.
- Models appear to have never been displayed, with the stand base and screws still sealed.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Box is in very good condition overall for its age, with general shelf wear present.
- Crushing is present to one side corner of the box.
- Small crack present to the blue plastic inner tray underneath the stand arm.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
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International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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.
Corgi 49507 1:144 Battle of Britain Commemorative Set Spitfire P7966 Douglas Bader and Hurricane V6555 Stanford Tuck
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Description
A collectible 1:144 scale twin-aircraft set commemorating the Royal Air Force fighter pilots and aircraft associated with the Battle of Britain era. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 49507 contains a Hawker Hurricane Mk I representing Squadron Leader Robert Stanford Tuck and a Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA associated with Wing Commander Douglas Bader.
The Hawker Hurricane represents aircraft V6555, carrying the squadron code DT-A of RAF No. 257 Squadron. Robert Stanford Tuck became one of the Royal Air Force's leading fighter pilots and commanded the squadron during the later stages of the Battle of Britain.
The accompanying Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA represents aircraft P7966, carrying the individual marking D-B associated with Douglas Bader. Bader became one of the RAF's best-known fighter commanders and was closely associated with the development of large multi-squadron fighter formations.
Together, the two models highlight the principal single-seat fighters used by RAF Fighter Command during the opening years of the Second World War. Although the Spitfire became the more internationally recognised design, the Hurricane equipped a greater number of squadrons during the Battle of Britain and accounted for a substantial proportion of RAF victories.
Both models are reproduced in RAF dark earth and dark green camouflage with period national markings and individual squadron codes. Their compact 1:144 scale allows the two aircraft to be displayed together without requiring the space of Corgi's larger 1:72 fighter models.
Released around the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this commemorative set is particularly appealing to collectors of early Aviation Archive releases, RAF fighter aircraft and smaller-scale multi-model displays. The set is supplied in its original presentation packaging with display stands.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 49507
Set: Battle of Britain Commemorative Fighter Set
Aircraft One: Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hurricane Serial: V6555
Hurricane Markings: DT-A
Hurricane Pilot: Squadron Leader Robert Stanford Tuck
Hurricane Unit: Royal Air Force No. 257 Squadron
Aircraft Two: Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIA
Spitfire Serial: P7966
Spitfire Markings: D-B
Spitfire Pilot: Wing Commander Douglas Bader
Campaign / Event: Battle of Britain commemorative release
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Number of Models: Two aircraft
Release Period: Circa 2000
Material: Diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Commemorative twin-aircraft release, authentic RAF camouflage and markings, Hurricane V6555 DT-A, Spitfire P7966 D-B, compact 1:144 scale and supplied presentation display stands
Model Dimensions
Hurricane Length: Approximately 2.6" or 6.7 cm
Hurricane Wingspan: Approximately 3.3" 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 - Mint (10/10)
- Models are in mint condition overall.
- Models appear to have never been displayed, with the stand base and screws still sealed.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Box is in very good condition overall for its age, with general shelf wear present.
- Crushing is present to one side corner of the box.
- Small crack present to the blue plastic inner tray underneath the stand arm.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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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