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Corgi AA31501 1:144 Bristol Britannia 102 Britannia Airways G-ANBF

Sale price£18.00 GBP
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Limited edition 1521 of 1800 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
Very Good (7/10)
Box condition
Excellent (8/10)
Completeness
The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
  • The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • 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

  • The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.

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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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.