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Corgi AA28101 1:72 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk USAAF 47th PS White 160 George Welch Pearl Harbor 1941

Sale price£62.00 GBP
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Limited edition 665 of 1500 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
New (10/10)
Box condition
Near Mint (9/10)
Completeness
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  • Undisplayed.
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Model condition

  • Undisplayed.

Box condition

  • Very light wear to the corner.

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk flown by George Welch during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA28101 depicts “White 160” of the USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group, operating from Wheeler Field on 7th December 1941.

Following the first explosions of the Japanese attack, pilots George Welch and Kenneth Taylor travelled to Haleiwa Fighter Strip, where several P-40 fighters had been positioned away from the main airfields. Despite the confusion and danger surrounding the attack, the two pilots succeeded in getting airborne to engage the attacking aircraft.

Welch flew repeated sorties against Japanese formations over Oahu, landing to rearm and refuel before returning to combat. His actions, together with those of Taylor, became one of the best-known examples of American aerial resistance during the Pearl Harbor attack.

The model recreates the aircraft in its olive drab upper-surface finish with a lighter underside, early United States national markings and the prominent individual number “160” applied along the fuselage. The compact airframe, distinctive nose profile and exposed undercarriage configuration capture the early-war appearance of the P-40B.

Designed to meet a United States Army Air Corps requirement for a modern pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 first flew in 1938. Although its high-altitude performance was limited compared with some later fighters, the aircraft was rugged, heavily armed and effective at lower altitudes.

Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Pearl Harbor subjects and early United States Army Air Forces fighters. The model features diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, rotating propeller, authentic White 160 markings, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA28101

Aircraft: Curtiss P-40B Warhawk

Tactical Markings: White 160

Pilot: George Welch

Unit: USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group

Campaign / Event: Attack on Pearl Harbor

Theatre / Base: Wheeler Field / Haleiwa, Hawaii

Date/Period: 7th December 1941

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

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic White 160 markings, early-war USAAF finish, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, rotating propeller, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - New (10/10)

  • Undisplayed.

Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Very light wear to the corner.

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 detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk flown by George Welch during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA28101 depicts “White 160” of the USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group, operating from Wheeler Field on 7th December 1941.

Following the first explosions of the Japanese attack, pilots George Welch and Kenneth Taylor travelled to Haleiwa Fighter Strip, where several P-40 fighters had been positioned away from the main airfields. Despite the confusion and danger surrounding the attack, the two pilots succeeded in getting airborne to engage the attacking aircraft.

Welch flew repeated sorties against Japanese formations over Oahu, landing to rearm and refuel before returning to combat. His actions, together with those of Taylor, became one of the best-known examples of American aerial resistance during the Pearl Harbor attack.

The model recreates the aircraft in its olive drab upper-surface finish with a lighter underside, early United States national markings and the prominent individual number “160” applied along the fuselage. The compact airframe, distinctive nose profile and exposed undercarriage configuration capture the early-war appearance of the P-40B.

Designed to meet a United States Army Air Corps requirement for a modern pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 first flew in 1938. Although its high-altitude performance was limited compared with some later fighters, the aircraft was rugged, heavily armed and effective at lower altitudes.

Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Pearl Harbor subjects and early United States Army Air Forces fighters. The model features diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, rotating propeller, authentic White 160 markings, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA28101

Aircraft: Curtiss P-40B Warhawk

Tactical Markings: White 160

Pilot: George Welch

Unit: USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group

Campaign / Event: Attack on Pearl Harbor

Theatre / Base: Wheeler Field / Haleiwa, Hawaii

Date/Period: 7th December 1941

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

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic White 160 markings, early-war USAAF finish, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, rotating propeller, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - New (10/10)

  • Undisplayed.

Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Very light wear to the corner.

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.