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Corgi AA32310 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 RAF No.11 Sqn XR769 RAF Binbrook 1983
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Description
An imposing and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of an English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 operated by Royal Air Force No. 11 Squadron during the final years of the type's frontline service. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA32310 depicts Lightning XR769 at RAF Binbrook in Lincolnshire during 1983.
No. 11 Squadron became closely associated with the Lightning while based at RAF Binbrook, which served as the principal home of the aircraft during the closing period of its RAF career. The squadron maintained Britain's fast-response interceptor capability, with Lightning crews ready to identify and intercept approaching aircraft during the Cold War.
XR769 was constructed during December 1965 and served with RAF Nos. 74, 5 and 11 Squadrons. The model represents the aircraft in its No. 11 Squadron finish, combining dark green and grey camouflage with prominent RAF roundels, the squadron's eagle insignia and distinctive identification markings on the tail.
The English Electric Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor capable of exceptional speed and climbing performance. Its unusual vertically staggered twin-engine arrangement, highly swept wings and narrow fuselage gave the aircraft an unmistakable profile and allowed it to exceed twice the speed of sound.
The F.Mk 6 was developed to address the limited endurance of earlier Lightning variants. It incorporated increased fuel capacity, an enlarged ventral tank, revised wing geometry and the ability to carry additional overwing fuel tanks, extending the aircraft's operational range while retaining its formidable interception performance.
Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this substantial Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aviation and classic Royal Air Force interceptors. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a removable clear canopy, large overwing fuel tanks, an integrated ventral cannon and fuel pack, simulated metallic engine exhaust panels and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA32310
Aircraft: English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6
Serial: XR769
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 11 Squadron
Role: Supersonic interceptor
Theatre / Base: RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England
Date/Period: 1983
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic RAF No. 11 Squadron markings, eagle tail insignia, green and grey camouflage, large overwing fuel tanks, enlarged ventral fuel and cannon pack, detailed cockpit, removable clear canopy, simulated metallic engine exhaust panels and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- No notable defects.
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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Description
An imposing and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of an English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 operated by Royal Air Force No. 11 Squadron during the final years of the type's frontline service. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA32310 depicts Lightning XR769 at RAF Binbrook in Lincolnshire during 1983.
No. 11 Squadron became closely associated with the Lightning while based at RAF Binbrook, which served as the principal home of the aircraft during the closing period of its RAF career. The squadron maintained Britain's fast-response interceptor capability, with Lightning crews ready to identify and intercept approaching aircraft during the Cold War.
XR769 was constructed during December 1965 and served with RAF Nos. 74, 5 and 11 Squadrons. The model represents the aircraft in its No. 11 Squadron finish, combining dark green and grey camouflage with prominent RAF roundels, the squadron's eagle insignia and distinctive identification markings on the tail.
The English Electric Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor capable of exceptional speed and climbing performance. Its unusual vertically staggered twin-engine arrangement, highly swept wings and narrow fuselage gave the aircraft an unmistakable profile and allowed it to exceed twice the speed of sound.
The F.Mk 6 was developed to address the limited endurance of earlier Lightning variants. It incorporated increased fuel capacity, an enlarged ventral tank, revised wing geometry and the ability to carry additional overwing fuel tanks, extending the aircraft's operational range while retaining its formidable interception performance.
Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this substantial Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aviation and classic Royal Air Force interceptors. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a removable clear canopy, large overwing fuel tanks, an integrated ventral cannon and fuel pack, simulated metallic engine exhaust panels and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA32310
Aircraft: English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6
Serial: XR769
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 11 Squadron
Role: Supersonic interceptor
Theatre / Base: RAF Binbrook, Lincolnshire, England
Date/Period: 1983
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic RAF No. 11 Squadron markings, eagle tail insignia, green and grey camouflage, large overwing fuel tanks, enlarged ventral fuel and cannon pack, detailed cockpit, removable clear canopy, simulated metallic engine exhaust panels and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- No notable defects.
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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