{"product_id":"corgi-aa32409-1-72-bae-harrier-gr-1-xv762-raf-no-233-ocu-wittering-1971","title":"Corgi AA32409 1:72 BAe Harrier GR.1 XV762 RAF No.233 OCU Wittering 1971","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Harrier GR.1 XV762 in the markings of Royal Air Force No. 233 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Wittering in 1971.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA32409 represents the pioneering first-generation Harrier at the point when the RAF was establishing the training organisation required to support its revolutionary new V\/STOL force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harrier evolved from the Hawker P.1127 and Kestrel development aircraft and became the world's first truly successful operational vertical and short take-off and landing strike fighter. Its Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine directed thrust through four rotating nozzles, allowing the aircraft to operate away from conventional runways and disperse from vulnerable permanent airfields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAF's Harrier Conversion Unit formed at RAF Wittering when the type entered service and was redesignated No. 233 OCU in 1971. The unit trained pilots to manage the Harrier's distinctive handling characteristics, transition between conventional and jet-borne flight, and employ the aircraft in its low-level tactical strike role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced for Corgi's Aviation Archive range, the model captures the compact swept-wing profile of the early Harrier with authentic XV762 markings, detailed cockpit glazing, rotating exhaust nozzles, underwing stores and a presentation display stand.\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 AA32409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harrier GR.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XV762\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 233 Operational Conversion Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Wittering, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic RAF training-unit markings, detailed cockpit, rotating exhaust nozzles, underwing stores 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\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 - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome general shelf wear is present. Structurally sound.\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":57933075612030,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6790.jpg?v=1787942307","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32409-1-72-bae-harrier-gr-1-xv762-raf-no-233-ocu-wittering-1971","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}