{"product_id":"corgi-aa32402-1-72-sea-harrier-frs-1-xz450-800-nas-falklands-1982-issues","title":"Corgi AA32402 1:72 Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ450 800 NAS Falklands 1982 *ISSUES*","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA32402 is a 1:72 scale diecast representation of British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1 XZ450 of 800 Naval Air Squadron during the Falklands War in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating from HMS Hermes, 800 Naval Air Squadron provided fleet air defence and ground-attack support for the British Task Force. On 4 May 1982, XZ450 was flown by Lieutenant Nick Taylor during an attack on Goose Green, where the aircraft was lost to ground fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sea Harrier's compact vertical and short take-off capability allowed fixed-wing operations from the Royal Navy's smaller aircraft carriers. Armed with AIM-9L Sidewinders and able to undertake both air-defence and strike missions, it became one of the defining British aircraft of the conflict.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XZ450\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieutenant Nick Taylor RN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier \/ Theatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Hermes \/ Falklands War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleet air-defence and strike fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed cockpit, undercarriage display options, weapon load and display stand\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 7.75\" or 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\" or 10.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\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\u003eAll defects are shown with red arrows in the images for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeable paint bubbling is present across several areas. This issue is now commonly seen on Corgi Harrier models of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFittings and handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The drop tanks have been glued in place, with some adhesive residue on one tank that appears to wipe away. General usage wear includes scuffs and small marks.\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 has noticeable age-related wear, mainly to the corners and edges, but remains structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting so the listed condition points can be assessed clearly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review the condition notes and photographs before purchase. If you have any questions, please ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58244051730814,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa32402-172-sea-harrier-frs1-xz450-800-nas-falklands-1982-issues-2169180.jpg?v=1792195356","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32402-1-72-sea-harrier-frs-1-xz450-800-nas-falklands-1982-issues","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}