{"product_id":"corgi-aa32308-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-3-xr719-no-56-squadron-raf","title":"Corgi AA32308 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719 56 Sqn RAF Wattisham","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA32308 recreates English Electric Lightning F.3 XR719\/D in the distinctive markings of No. 56 Squadron at RAF Wattisham in 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 56 Squadron converted to the Lightning F.3 in early 1965 and formed part of Britain's front-line air defence force. Operating from Wattisham, its crews maintained rapid-reaction readiness to intercept unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace, with the squadron's famous red and white checkerboard markings making its Lightnings especially recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor, combining vertically stacked engines with a sharply swept wing and exceptional climb performance. This 1:72 diecast model captures the purposeful shape and colourful squadron presentation of one of the RAF's defining Cold War fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA32308\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Electric Lightning F.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ code:\u003c\/strong\u003e XR719 \/ D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 56 Squadron, Royal Air Force\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Wattisham, Suffolk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supersonic air-defence interceptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9.25 in (23.5 cm) long with a 5.75 in (14.6 cm) wingspan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic No. 56 Squadron markings, detailed cockpit and undercarriage presentation options\u003c\/p\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\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor marks are present on the topside and some paint bubbling is visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderside:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mark is present.\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall for its age, with some stress marks present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight denting is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer white slipcase is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":58259790201214,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8296.jpg?v=1792371379","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32308-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-3-xr719-no-56-squadron-raf","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}