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Corgi AA30401 1:144 Lockheed L-749 Constellation BOAC G-ALAL Banbury
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Preowned - Very Good (7/10)
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Description
An elegant and substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Lockheed L-749 Constellation G-ALAL “Banbury”, operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation during the formative years of post-war international air travel. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA30401 captures one of the most distinctive long-range piston airliners ever produced.
G-ALAL formed part of BOAC's early Constellation fleet and became associated with the expansion of the airline's long-distance route network. In December 1948, the aircraft operated BOAC's inaugural Constellation service to Sydney, demonstrating the type's ability to connect Britain with destinations across Asia and Australia.
The aircraft is presented in BOAC's classic polished natural-metal finish with a white upper fuselage, dark blue cheatline and prominent British Overseas Airways Corporation lettering. The registration G-ALAL and individual name “Banbury” identify the specific aircraft represented by this limited-edition release.
The Lockheed Constellation was developed as a fast, pressurised long-range airliner and became instantly recognisable through its graceful curved fuselage, low-mounted wings and distinctive triple-fin tail. The L-749 incorporated increased fuel capacity and improved range, allowing airlines to operate longer international routes with fewer intermediate stops.
The Constellation became closely associated with the prestigious early years of transatlantic and intercontinental passenger flight. Its combination of speed, passenger comfort and elegant styling made it one of the defining civil airliners of the late 1940s and 1950s before jet-powered aircraft transformed the industry.
Limited to 2,400 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, clear cockpit glazing, permanently printed cabin windows and authentic BOAC markings. Additional features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Classic Propliners
Model code: AA30401
Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
Registration: G-ALAL
Aircraft Name: Banbury
Airline: British Overseas Airways Corporation
Role: Long-range passenger airliner
Historic Association: BOAC's inaugural Constellation service to Sydney
Date/Period: Late 1940s
Operator / Country: BOAC / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 2,400 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic BOAC G-ALAL Banbury markings, polished natural-metal and white finish, distinctive triple-fin tail, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 8" or 20.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10.25" or 26 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Paint bubbling is present across the topside of the wings.
- Smaller, more clustered areas of paint bubbling are also present on the underside.
- The white paint on the topside of the fuselage has some fine cracking running through it.
- Despite the noted paint imperfections, the model still displays well overall.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
- Slight flexing is present to the back of the box.
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
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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.
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Corgi AA30401 1:144 Lockheed L-749 Constellation BOAC G-ALAL Banbury
Sale price£25.00 GBP
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Description
An elegant and substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Lockheed L-749 Constellation G-ALAL “Banbury”, operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation during the formative years of post-war international air travel. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA30401 captures one of the most distinctive long-range piston airliners ever produced.
G-ALAL formed part of BOAC's early Constellation fleet and became associated with the expansion of the airline's long-distance route network. In December 1948, the aircraft operated BOAC's inaugural Constellation service to Sydney, demonstrating the type's ability to connect Britain with destinations across Asia and Australia.
The aircraft is presented in BOAC's classic polished natural-metal finish with a white upper fuselage, dark blue cheatline and prominent British Overseas Airways Corporation lettering. The registration G-ALAL and individual name “Banbury” identify the specific aircraft represented by this limited-edition release.
The Lockheed Constellation was developed as a fast, pressurised long-range airliner and became instantly recognisable through its graceful curved fuselage, low-mounted wings and distinctive triple-fin tail. The L-749 incorporated increased fuel capacity and improved range, allowing airlines to operate longer international routes with fewer intermediate stops.
The Constellation became closely associated with the prestigious early years of transatlantic and intercontinental passenger flight. Its combination of speed, passenger comfort and elegant styling made it one of the defining civil airliners of the late 1940s and 1950s before jet-powered aircraft transformed the industry.
Limited to 2,400 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, clear cockpit glazing, permanently printed cabin windows and authentic BOAC markings. Additional features include four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Classic Propliners
Model code: AA30401
Aircraft: Lockheed L-749 Constellation
Registration: G-ALAL
Aircraft Name: Banbury
Airline: British Overseas Airways Corporation
Role: Long-range passenger airliner
Historic Association: BOAC's inaugural Constellation service to Sydney
Date/Period: Late 1940s
Operator / Country: BOAC / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 2,400 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic BOAC G-ALAL Banbury markings, polished natural-metal and white finish, distinctive triple-fin tail, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: Approximately 8" or 20.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): Approximately 10.25" or 26 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Paint bubbling is present across the topside of the wings.
- Smaller, more clustered areas of paint bubbling are also present on the underside.
- The white paint on the topside of the fuselage has some fine cracking running through it.
- Despite the noted paint imperfections, the model still displays well overall.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
- Slight flexing is present to the back of the box.
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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