{"product_id":"corgi-aa32401-1-72-bae-harrier-gr-3-xz997-32-raf-no-1f-squadron-falklands-1982","title":"Corgi AA32401 1:72 BAe Harrier GR.3 XZ997 32 RAF No.1(F) Squadron Falklands 1982","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA distinctive 1:72 scale diecast representation of BAe Harrier GR.3 XZ997, coded 32, of RAF No.1(F) Squadron during the Falklands Conflict in 1982.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA32401 depicts one of Britain’s pioneering V\/STOL combat aircraft in a particularly important operational setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXZ997 deployed south during the conflict, reaching Wideawake Airfield on Ascension Island on 4 May 1982 before continuing to support operations in the South Atlantic. The aircraft flew ground-attack missions in the Port Stanley area and is now preserved by the Royal Air Force Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harrier’s compact airframe, rotating exhaust nozzles and ability to operate from short or improvised surfaces made it uniquely valuable during the campaign and give this release strong appeal to collectors of post-war RAF aviation.\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32401\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAe Harrier GR.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XZ997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\/Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.1(F) Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Falklands Conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator\/Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" or 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\" or 10.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint bubbling is present across the aircraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar bubbling has been observed on other examples of this release, suggesting that it may relate to manufacturing impurities affecting a batch of the models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo breakages are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box remains in very good condition for its age, with general wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scratch line is present on the front cover.\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":57919487181182,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6519.jpg?v=1787777031","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32401-1-72-bae-harrier-gr-3-xz997-32-raf-no-1f-squadron-falklands-1982","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}