{"product_id":"corgi-aa31501-1-144-bristol-britannia-102-britannia-airways-g-anbf","title":"Corgi AA31501 1:144 Bristol Britannia 102 Britannia Airways G-ANBF","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic and highly collectable 1:144 scale diecast representation of Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBF in the early colours of Britannia Airways.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBritannia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA31501\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bristol 175 Britannia 102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/strong\u003e G-ANBF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britannia Airways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passenger charter airliner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth of British package-holiday aviation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Britannia Airways \/ 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 1,800 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.25\" or 26 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" or 29.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eThe model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint bubbling is present to the side and rear section of the fuselage, extending onto the tail fin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small area of paint loss is also present towards the tail section, as highlighted with a red arrow in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted paint imperfections, the model still displays well overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57786546848126,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5574.jpg?v=1785763030","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa31501-1-144-bristol-britannia-102-britannia-airways-g-anbf","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}