{"product_id":"corgi-49802-1-72-hawker-hunter-f-mk-6-xf506-raf-no-111-sqn-black-arrows-1958","title":"Corgi 49802 1:72 Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6 XF506 RAF No.111 Sqn Black Arrows *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eXF506 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 - Jet Fighter Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49802\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Hunter F.Mk 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XF506\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.111 Squadron “Black Arrows”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Wattisham, Suffolk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter \/ Aerobatic Display Aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,800 pieces worldwide\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 Distinctive all-black Black Arrows finish, authentic RAF markings, detailed cockpit, configurable landing gear, open or closed airbrake and presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" or 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in good condition overall and technically comes complete, with all parts present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the underwing accessories have been glued in place, including the open undercarriage doors and one of the undercarriage wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that these accessories are therefore fixed in their current positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear is present to the underside at the end of the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted issues, the model still displays well overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57821350723966,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-49802-172-hawker-hunter-fmk-6-xf506-raf-no111-sqn-black-arrows-issues-8971725.jpg?v=1786644032","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-49802-1-72-hawker-hunter-f-mk-6-xf506-raf-no-111-sqn-black-arrows-1958","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}