{"product_id":"corgi-aa27403-1-72-gloster-meteor-f-mk-1-raf-no-616-sqn-dixie-dean-1944","title":"Corgi AA27403 1:72 Gloster Meteor F.Mk 1 RAF No.616 Sqn Dixie Dean 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast dual-aircraft set commemorating a daring milestone in early jet combat history.\u003c\/strong\u003e This release by Corgi (AA27403) replicates the Gloster Meteor F.Mk 1 (EE216 \/ YD-E) flown by Flying Officer T.D. \"Dixie\" Dean of RAF No.616 Squadron, accompanied by a V-1 \"Doodlebug\" flying bomb. On August 4, 1944, Flying Officer Dean spotted a V-1 flying indiscriminately in the direction of southern Britain toward Tunbridge Wells. Placing his Meteor into a shallow dive to build up speed, he lined up the V-1 in his gunsight and fired—but after a short burst, all four guns jammed. Determined not to let the Doodlebug get away, Dean maneuvered his Meteor directly alongside the flying bomb, wing tip to wing tip. When positioned as close as safely possible, he flicked the control column of his Meteor and banked sharply away; the sudden airflow disruption caused the V-1 to go out of control and crash on open ground without causing injury. This actions secured the first Meteor victory over a V-1 and marked Dean as the first pilot to use the risky \"tip and run\" tactic against these feared flying bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatured within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series, this limited-edition 1:72 scale set pays tribute to the first British jet fighter and the only Allied jet aircraft to see service during World War II. Designed as a turbojet-powered fighter in a time when piston-engined aircraft still dominated the skies, the Gloster Meteor first flew on March 5, 1943. It debuted around the same time as the German Me 262 but was not used for dogfighting; instead, Meteors were specifically charged with destroying incoming V-1 flying bombs. Though its wartime service was limited, the Meteor went on to see extensive combat during the Korean War and was operated by the Royal Australian Air Force and the air forces of more than a dozen other nations until its ultimate retirement in the 1970s. This exceptional diecast set includes both the historic Meteor fighter and its V-1 target, complete with custom presentation display stands.\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA27403\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloster Meteor F.Mk 1 \u0026amp; V-1 \"Doodlebug\" Flying Bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e EE216 \/ YD-E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\/Commander:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Officer T.D. 'Dixie' Dean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.616 Squadron (No.616 Sqn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tunbridge Wells, Southern Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 4th, 1944 (World War II)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-aircraft set including standalone V-1 Doodlebug model, authentic No.616 Sqn livery, commemorates the historic first 'tip and run' airflow disruption victory, individual presentation display stands included\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\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel is in near mint condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome wear is present around the wing pitot attachment area; this appears structurally sound but may have been repaired at some point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSome glue residue is present around the front undercarriage area, possibly used for support in the past, but this does not affect the accessories which still fit in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in near mint condition overall with light 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","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57614370505086,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2977.jpg?v=1782491007","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa27403-1-72-gloster-meteor-f-mk-1-raf-no-616-sqn-dixie-dean-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}