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Corgi AA31501 1:144 Bristol Britannia 102 Britannia Airways G-ANBF
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Preowned - Very Good (7/10)
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Description
A classic and highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBF in the early colours of Britannia Airways. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA31501 celebrates the turboprop airliner which played a central role in the expansion of British package-holiday aviation.
Britannia Airways developed from Euravia and became one of Britain's most recognisable charter airlines. The company operated former BOAC Britannia 102 aircraft on holiday flights from the United Kingdom to destinations throughout the Mediterranean and Europe.
The model recreates G-ANBF in a restrained white and polished natural-metal finish with a blue fuselage cheatline, red Britannia Airways titles and the airline's early tail emblem. The relatively clean colour scheme highlights the long fuselage and broad straight wings of the Britannia.
The Bristol Britannia was designed to meet a BOAC requirement for a new medium-range civil transport. Powered by four Bristol Proteus turboprops, it offered significantly greater speed and passenger capacity than many earlier piston-engined airliners while retaining excellent long-range capability.
The original Series 100 aircraft incorporated the shorter Britannia fuselage and established the basic configuration later developed into the stretched Series 300. Despite suffering delays during its development, the aircraft became admired by passengers and crews for its quiet cruising characteristics.
Limited to only 1,800 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features heavyweight diecast construction, permanently printed Britannia Airways markings and clear cockpit glazing. Further details include rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA31501
Aircraft: Bristol 175 Britannia 102
Registration: G-ANBF
Airline: Britannia Airways
Role: Passenger charter airliner
Campaign / Era: Growth of British package-holiday aviation
Date/Period: 1960s
Operator / Country: Britannia Airways / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 1,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition, authentic Britannia Airways G-ANBF markings, white and polished natural-metal finish, blue fuselage cheatline, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.25" or 26 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Paint bubbling is present to the side and rear section of the fuselage, extending onto the tail fin.
- A small area of paint loss is also present towards the tail section, as highlighted with a red arrow in the images.
- Despite the noted paint imperfections, the model still displays well overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
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.
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Corgi AA31501 1:144 Bristol Britannia 102 Britannia Airways G-ANBF
Sale price£18.00 GBP
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Description
A classic and highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBF in the early colours of Britannia Airways. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA31501 celebrates the turboprop airliner which played a central role in the expansion of British package-holiday aviation.
Britannia Airways developed from Euravia and became one of Britain's most recognisable charter airlines. The company operated former BOAC Britannia 102 aircraft on holiday flights from the United Kingdom to destinations throughout the Mediterranean and Europe.
The model recreates G-ANBF in a restrained white and polished natural-metal finish with a blue fuselage cheatline, red Britannia Airways titles and the airline's early tail emblem. The relatively clean colour scheme highlights the long fuselage and broad straight wings of the Britannia.
The Bristol Britannia was designed to meet a BOAC requirement for a new medium-range civil transport. Powered by four Bristol Proteus turboprops, it offered significantly greater speed and passenger capacity than many earlier piston-engined airliners while retaining excellent long-range capability.
The original Series 100 aircraft incorporated the shorter Britannia fuselage and established the basic configuration later developed into the stretched Series 300. Despite suffering delays during its development, the aircraft became admired by passengers and crews for its quiet cruising characteristics.
Limited to only 1,800 pieces worldwide, this Corgi release features heavyweight diecast construction, permanently printed Britannia Airways markings and clear cockpit glazing. Further details include rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA31501
Aircraft: Bristol 175 Britannia 102
Registration: G-ANBF
Airline: Britannia Airways
Role: Passenger charter airliner
Campaign / Era: Growth of British package-holiday aviation
Date/Period: 1960s
Operator / Country: Britannia Airways / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:144
Limited Edition Size: 1,800 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition, authentic Britannia Airways G-ANBF markings, white and polished natural-metal finish, blue fuselage cheatline, clear cockpit glazing, pad-printed cabin windows, four rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.25" or 26 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
- Paint bubbling is present to the side and rear section of the fuselage, extending onto the tail fin.
- A small area of paint loss is also present towards the tail section, as highlighted with a red arrow in the images.
- Despite the noted paint imperfections, the model still displays well overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.
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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