{"product_id":"corgi-aa32017-1-72-sea-hurricane-mk-ib-w9220-dickie-cork-880-nas-1941","title":"Corgi AA32017 1:72 Sea Hurricane Mk.IB W9220 Dickie Cork 880 NAS 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB W9220, flown by Sub-Lieutenant Richard “Dickie” Cork of Royal Navy 880 Naval Air Squadron during 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA32017 represents an important Fleet Air Arm fighter associated with operations from Arbroath and St Merryn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sea Hurricane was adapted from the proven land-based Hurricane to provide the Royal Navy with urgently needed fighter protection. Naval modifications included catapult spools and, on the Mk.IB, a V-frame arrester hook that allowed the aircraft to operate from carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattle of Britain veteran Dickie Cork first flew W9220 in April 1941 and continued to use the aircraft for several months. No. 880 Naval Air Squadron was among the earliest frontline Fleet Air Arm units to operate the Hurricane and played an important role in developing its naval use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,300 pieces worldwide, this Aviation Archive Collector Series model features authentic W9220 markings, simulated fabric surface detailing, a detailed cockpit and pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller and display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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 AA32017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk.IB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e W9220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sub-Lieutenant Richard “Dickie” Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy 880 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arbroath and St Merryn, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\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 sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Fleet Air Arm markings, simulated fabric surface detail, cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small mark is present on top of the engine cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crack is present around the tail-wheel area, although it appears structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with its original parts and accessories.\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\u003eSome surface scratching is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtherwise the box remains in excellent condition for its age.\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":57942232629630,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6885.jpg?v=1788182785","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32017-1-72-sea-hurricane-mk-ib-w9220-dickie-cork-880-nas-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}