{"product_id":"corgi-aa28901-1-72-bristol-beaufort-mk-i-n1016-oa-x-f-o-kenneth-campbell-vc-1941","title":"Corgi AA28901 1:72 Bristol Beaufort Mk.I N1016 OA-X F\/O Kenneth Campbell VC 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA28901 recreates Bristol Beaufort Mk.I N1016 OA-X, flown by Flying Officer Kenneth Campbell VC of RAF No.22 Squadron from RAF St Eval on 6 April 1941 during the attack on the German battleship Gneisenau at Brest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter poor weather prevented the other Beauforts from reaching the rendezvous, Campbell and his crew continued the mission alone. Flying at extremely low altitude through intense defensive fire, they released their torpedo at close range and struck the battleship before the aircraft was shot down. Campbell was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:72 scale Aviation Archive model represents one of the RAF's most courageous wartime missions. Its detailed crew figures, optional undercarriage and rotatable propellers make it a historically significant display piece for collectors of RAF and Second World War aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h5\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA28901\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 Bristol Beaufort Mk.I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e N1016 \/ OA-X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying Officer Kenneth Campbell VC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.22 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase \/ Mission:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF St Eval \/ Attack on Gneisenau at Brest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 April 1941 \/ Second World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin-engined torpedo bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,900 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed crew figures, optional undercarriage, rotatable propellers and aviation armament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.65 inches (24.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside nose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pitot has snapped off. The separated piece is included and could be reattached with adhesive and careful, precise handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside wing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some wear is present in the area identified in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model comes complete and remains a strong display piece overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box has only very light wear and remains in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":58223663645054,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7772.jpg?v=1792087819","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa28901-1-72-bristol-beaufort-mk-i-n1016-oa-x-f-o-kenneth-campbell-vc-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}