{"product_id":"corgi-aa28103-1-72-curtiss-tomahawk-mk-iib-ak402-112-sqn-november-1941","title":"Corgi AA28103 1:72 Curtiss Tomahawk Mk IIB AK402 112 Sqn North Africa 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA28103 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Curtiss Tomahawk Mk IIB, finished as AK402, No.112 Squadron, North Africa, November 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.112 Squadron adopted its famous shark-mouth nose art in North Africa, inspired by markings seen on German Bf 110 aircraft. Its Tomahawks flew fighter sweeps, escorts and ground-support sorties in the harsh desert campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tomahawk was the RAF name for early P-40 variants. Strong, manoeuvrable at lower altitude and able to absorb punishment, it gave Allied squadrons a useful fighter and ground-attack platform despite limited high-altitude performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA28103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss Tomahawk Mk IIB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e AK402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.112 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e North African Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-seat fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" or 14.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper wing surfaces display several small paint bubbles and a couple of minor marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine cracking is present within the light blue paint on the underside, caused by impurities in the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe topside antenna is slightly misaligned from manufacture and is fragile. We strongly advise against attempting to straighten it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model remains highly presentable and comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSome general age-related wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections will be 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":57991099023742,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa28103-172-curtiss-tomahawk-mk-iib-ak402-112-sqn-north-africa-1941-5624520.jpg?v=1789412977","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa28103-1-72-curtiss-tomahawk-mk-iib-ak402-112-sqn-november-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}