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Corgi AA29501 1:72 Martin B-26B Marauder USAAF 386th BG 553rd BS Dinah Might D-Day 1944
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Description
A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Martin B-26B Marauder “Dinah Might”, which participated in the aerial operations supporting the D-Day landings. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA29501 depicts aircraft 41-31576 of the USAAF 553rd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, flown by Major David Dewhurst over Normandy on 6th June 1944.
During the opening stages of Operation Overlord, aircraft of the 386th Bomb Group were tasked with attacking German defensive positions and transport infrastructure across northern France. These missions were intended to disrupt enemy movements, weaken coastal defences and support Allied troops approaching the invasion beaches.
“Dinah Might” carried an important responsibility during the early hours of D-Day, helping to lead bomber formations towards their assigned targets. Accurate navigation and timing were essential, as the aircraft needed to release its bombs while avoiding the advancing Allied troops and landing forces below.
The model recreates the aircraft in its olive drab and neutral grey wartime finish, with prominent black and white invasion stripes applied across the wings and rear fuselage. The individual aircraft name, squadron markings and serial details provide a direct connection to one of the most important military operations of the Second World War.
Designed as a fast twin-engined medium bomber, the Martin B-26 Marauder first flew in 1940. Its relatively small wings and high landing speed initially gave the aircraft a difficult reputation, but improvements in training and operational procedures transformed it into an effective and dependable bomber. The Marauder ultimately achieved one of the lowest combat loss rates of any American bomber used during the war.
Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of D-Day aircraft, USAAF bombers and historically significant individual airframes. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed glazed cockpit and nose section, twin rotating propellers, authentic invasion stripes, detailed external armament and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA29501
Aircraft: Martin B-26B Marauder
Serial: 41-31576
Aircraft Name: Dinah Might
Pilot: Major David Dewhurst
Unit: USAAF 553rd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group
Campaign / Event: Operation Overlord / D-Day
Theatre / Base: Normandy, France
Date/Period: 6th June 1944
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 Dinah Might markings, black and white D-Day invasion stripes, detailed glazed cockpit and nose section, twin rotating propellers, external armament detailing and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - New (10/10)
- Undisplayed.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Slight flexing to the back.
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.
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UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Corgi AA29501 1:72 Martin B-26B Marauder USAAF 386th BG 553rd BS Dinah Might D-Day 1944
Sale price£150.00 GBP
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- Condition
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Description
A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Martin B-26B Marauder “Dinah Might”, which participated in the aerial operations supporting the D-Day landings. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA29501 depicts aircraft 41-31576 of the USAAF 553rd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group, flown by Major David Dewhurst over Normandy on 6th June 1944.
During the opening stages of Operation Overlord, aircraft of the 386th Bomb Group were tasked with attacking German defensive positions and transport infrastructure across northern France. These missions were intended to disrupt enemy movements, weaken coastal defences and support Allied troops approaching the invasion beaches.
“Dinah Might” carried an important responsibility during the early hours of D-Day, helping to lead bomber formations towards their assigned targets. Accurate navigation and timing were essential, as the aircraft needed to release its bombs while avoiding the advancing Allied troops and landing forces below.
The model recreates the aircraft in its olive drab and neutral grey wartime finish, with prominent black and white invasion stripes applied across the wings and rear fuselage. The individual aircraft name, squadron markings and serial details provide a direct connection to one of the most important military operations of the Second World War.
Designed as a fast twin-engined medium bomber, the Martin B-26 Marauder first flew in 1940. Its relatively small wings and high landing speed initially gave the aircraft a difficult reputation, but improvements in training and operational procedures transformed it into an effective and dependable bomber. The Marauder ultimately achieved one of the lowest combat loss rates of any American bomber used during the war.
Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of D-Day aircraft, USAAF bombers and historically significant individual airframes. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed glazed cockpit and nose section, twin rotating propellers, authentic invasion stripes, detailed external armament and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA29501
Aircraft: Martin B-26B Marauder
Serial: 41-31576
Aircraft Name: Dinah Might
Pilot: Major David Dewhurst
Unit: USAAF 553rd Bomb Squadron, 386th Bomb Group
Campaign / Event: Operation Overlord / D-Day
Theatre / Base: Normandy, France
Date/Period: 6th June 1944
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 Dinah Might markings, black and white D-Day invasion stripes, detailed glazed cockpit and nose section, twin rotating propellers, external armament detailing and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - New (10/10)
- Undisplayed.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Slight flexing to the back.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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