{"product_id":"corgi-aa32315-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-mk-6-raf-no-56-sqn-xp770-1975","title":"Corgi AA32315 1:72 English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 RAF No.56 Sqn XP770 1975","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authentic 1:72 scale diecast model representing Britain's iconic Mach 2 Cold War interceptor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This model by Corgi (AA32315) replicates the English Electric\/BAC Lightning F.Mk 6 (XP770), operating with RAF No.56 Squadron (\"Firebirds\") out of RAF Wattisham, England, in 1975. First flown on August 4, 1954, to fulfill a requirement for a supersonic research aircraft, the Lightning was uniquely designed with a delta wing based on captured WWII German engineering research, standing as the final RAF fighter produced entirely in Britain. Built purely for raw speed and a phenomenal rate of climb to protect UK airspace from encroaching Soviet Tu-95 \"Bear\" bombers, its twin engines were uniquely stacked directly on top of one another, resulting in an expanded profile and an unusual height capable of Mach 2.5. Airframe XP770 first flew in 1966, famously making ten demonstration flights at the Farnborough Airshow in Royal Saudi Air Force colors before going on to serve with No.74 \"Tigers,\" No.56 \"Firebirds,\" and concluding its service at No.5 Squadron at RAF Binbrook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Aviation Archive Collector Series, this premium 1:72 scale model is large, heavy, and engineered using a solid diecast metal construction with a minimal use of plastic parts. Replicating a definitive late-production variant, the model captures the unique F.Mk 6 structural updates including a refined wing design, a fueling probe, a clipped tail fin, and an enlarged ventral fuel tank featuring an integrated forward twin cannon pack with simulated stainless-steel shielding. The cockpit canopy is configurable and can be posed in either an open or closed position. Complete with a separate photo-etched metal cockpit crew ladder included with the package, this limited edition provides a commanding presence.\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 AA32315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Electric \/ BAC Lightning F.Mk 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tail Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e XP770 \/ D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.56 Squadron \"Firebirds\" (No.56 Sqn)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Wattisham, Suffolk, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975 (Cold War Era)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal plastic construction, unique over\/under stacked engine layout, delta wing design, clipped tail fin, fueling probe, enlarged ventral fuel tank with integrated twin cannon pack, simulated stainless-steel forward panel, configurable open\/closed canopy, photo-etched metal cockpit ladder\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 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel is in excellent condition overall and still displays very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface marks present on the topside of the wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional light marks visible under the nose and on the underside of the wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBox is in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome shelf wear is present.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":57597647094142,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2746.jpg?v=1782155047","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32315-1-72-english-electric-lightning-f-mk-6-raf-no-56-sqn-xp770-1975","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}