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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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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.