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Corgi 49802 1:72 Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 XF506 RAF No.111 Sqn Black Arrows *ISSUES*

Sale price£18.00 GBP
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Limited edition 4243 of 6800 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
Good (6/10)
Box condition
Excellent (8/10)
  • The model is in good condition overall and technically comes complete, with all parts present.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • The model is in good condition overall and technically comes complete, with all parts present.
  • Some of the underwing accessories have been glued in place, including the open undercarriage doors and one of the undercarriage wheels.
  • Please note that these accessories are therefore fixed in their current positions.
  • Some wear is present to the underside at the end of the wing.
  • Despite the noted issues, the model still displays well overall.

Box condition

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.
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Description

A striking 1:72 scale diecast representation of Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 XF506, operated by RAF No.111 Squadron as part of the legendary Black Arrows aerobatic display team. Released within the Corgi Aviation Archive Jet Fighter Power collection, 49802 recreates the Hunter in the distinctive all-black finish which made the Black Arrows one of the most recognisable Royal Air Force display teams of the 1950s.

No.111 Squadron, commonly known as Treble One, converted to the Hawker Hunter during the mid-1950s. Under Squadron Leader Roger Topp, the squadron developed an increasingly ambitious formation aerobatic routine and became the Royal Air Force's principal display team.

The team's specially presented black Hunters soon earned the name “Black Arrows”, derived from the French description “Les Flèches Noires”. Their combination of precision formation flying and the elegant swept-wing Hunter produced some of the most memorable British military aviation displays of the period.

The Black Arrows achieved their most famous feat at the 1958 Farnborough Air Show. A formation of twenty-two Hawker Hunters completed full formation loops, establishing a record for the number of aircraft looped together. Six aircraft subsequently separated from the formation, allowing the remaining sixteen Hunters to perform barrel rolls.

XF506 was one of the Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 aircraft associated with No.111 Squadron and the Black Arrows. Corgi reproduces the aircraft in its dramatic gloss-black presentation, contrasted by RAF roundels, national markings, serial number and the understated markings of the display team.

The Hawker Hunter first flew in 1951 and developed into one of the most successful British jet fighters of the post-war era. Its combination of a powerful Rolls-Royce Avon engine, swept wings and exceptionally clean aerodynamic design gave the aircraft excellent performance while also producing superb handling characteristics.

The improved Hunter F.Mk 6 became one of the definitive fighter variants. Alongside its frontline role, the Hunter's responsive controls and graceful appearance made it particularly well suited to formation aerobatics, with several RAF squadrons forming display teams around the aircraft during the 1950s and 1960s.

Limited to 6,800 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive release features substantial diecast construction with a detailed cockpit and authentic Black Arrows markings. Display options include configurable landing gear, an opening or closed airbrake and the original presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive - Jet Fighter Power

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: 49802

Aircraft: Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6

Serial: XF506

Unit/Markings: No.111 Squadron “Black Arrows”

Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Associated Base: RAF Wattisham, Suffolk

Year/Date: 1958

Role: Fighter / Aerobatic Display Aircraft

Limited Edition: 6,800 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive all-black Black Arrows finish, authentic RAF markings, detailed cockpit, configurable landing gear, open or closed airbrake and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 7.75" or 19.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Good (6/10)

  • The model is in good condition overall and technically comes complete, with all parts present.
  • Some of the underwing accessories have been glued in place, including the open undercarriage doors and one of the undercarriage wheels.
  • Please note that these accessories are therefore fixed in their current positions.
  • Some wear is present to the underside at the end of the wing.
  • Despite the noted issues, the model still displays well overall.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.

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 striking 1:72 scale diecast representation of Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 XF506, operated by RAF No.111 Squadron as part of the legendary Black Arrows aerobatic display team. Released within the Corgi Aviation Archive Jet Fighter Power collection, 49802 recreates the Hunter in the distinctive all-black finish which made the Black Arrows one of the most recognisable Royal Air Force display teams of the 1950s.

No.111 Squadron, commonly known as Treble One, converted to the Hawker Hunter during the mid-1950s. Under Squadron Leader Roger Topp, the squadron developed an increasingly ambitious formation aerobatic routine and became the Royal Air Force's principal display team.

The team's specially presented black Hunters soon earned the name “Black Arrows”, derived from the French description “Les Flèches Noires”. Their combination of precision formation flying and the elegant swept-wing Hunter produced some of the most memorable British military aviation displays of the period.

The Black Arrows achieved their most famous feat at the 1958 Farnborough Air Show. A formation of twenty-two Hawker Hunters completed full formation loops, establishing a record for the number of aircraft looped together. Six aircraft subsequently separated from the formation, allowing the remaining sixteen Hunters to perform barrel rolls.

XF506 was one of the Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 aircraft associated with No.111 Squadron and the Black Arrows. Corgi reproduces the aircraft in its dramatic gloss-black presentation, contrasted by RAF roundels, national markings, serial number and the understated markings of the display team.

The Hawker Hunter first flew in 1951 and developed into one of the most successful British jet fighters of the post-war era. Its combination of a powerful Rolls-Royce Avon engine, swept wings and exceptionally clean aerodynamic design gave the aircraft excellent performance while also producing superb handling characteristics.

The improved Hunter F.Mk 6 became one of the definitive fighter variants. Alongside its frontline role, the Hunter's responsive controls and graceful appearance made it particularly well suited to formation aerobatics, with several RAF squadrons forming display teams around the aircraft during the 1950s and 1960s.

Limited to 6,800 pieces worldwide, this early Corgi Aviation Archive release features substantial diecast construction with a detailed cockpit and authentic Black Arrows markings. Display options include configurable landing gear, an opening or closed airbrake and the original presentation display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive - Jet Fighter Power

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: 49802

Aircraft: Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6

Serial: XF506

Unit/Markings: No.111 Squadron “Black Arrows”

Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Associated Base: RAF Wattisham, Suffolk

Year/Date: 1958

Role: Fighter / Aerobatic Display Aircraft

Limited Edition: 6,800 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive all-black Black Arrows finish, authentic RAF markings, detailed cockpit, configurable landing gear, open or closed airbrake and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 7.75" or 19.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Good (6/10)

  • The model is in good condition overall and technically comes complete, with all parts present.
  • Some of the underwing accessories have been glued in place, including the open undercarriage doors and one of the undercarriage wheels.
  • Please note that these accessories are therefore fixed in their current positions.
  • Some wear is present to the underside at the end of the wing.
  • Despite the noted issues, the model still displays well overall.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.

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.