{"product_id":"corgi-aa31403-1-144-de-havilland-comet-4-boac-g-apdc-london-new-york-1958","title":"Corgi AA31403 1:144 de Havilland Comet 4 BOAC G-APDC London New York 1958","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly detailed 1:144 scale diecast representation of de Havilland Comet 4 G-APDC in the polished-metal colours of British Overseas Airways Corporation. Corgi AA31403 commemorates BOAC's pioneering London to New York jet service in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOAC introduced the Comet 4 on the transatlantic route in October 1958, placing Britain at the forefront of long-distance passenger jet travel. The faster service dramatically reduced journey times and helped establish the operating pattern followed by later generations of jet airliners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Comet was the world's first production jet airliner. The improved Comet 4 combined greater range and capacity with lessons learned from the earlier aircraft, enabling reliable intercontinental operations and restoring confidence in one of Britain's most important aviation designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA31403\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-APDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Overseas Airways Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute \/ Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e London to New York transatlantic jet service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,300 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality subcomponents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic BOAC markings, polished-metal finish, detailed landing gear and presentation stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25 inches \/ 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 inches \/ 24.1 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 defects are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small mark is present beside one of the wing-mounted details. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe polished metal finish shows patchy dulling and tarnish-like discolouration across the wings and fuselage, as shown in the close-up photographs. The model appears possibly undisplayed, although this cannot be confirmed for certain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with its original parts and accessories.\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\u003eWear spots are present mainly around the corners and edges, together with a small tear on the corner of the inside cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model will be securely packaged for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58275041968510,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa31403-1144-de-havilland-comet-4-boac-g-apdc-london-new-york-1958-1160486.jpg?v=1792594653","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa31403-1-144-de-havilland-comet-4-boac-g-apdc-london-new-york-1958","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}