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Corgi AA32611 1:72 Avro Lancaster B.Mk I L7571 OF-X RAF No.97 Sqn Woodhall Spa March 1942 Electronic Edition
Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited Edition
1072 of 2010
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Description
A highly collectable 1:72 scale Electronic Edition of Avro Lancaster B.Mk I L7571, coded OF-X, operated by RAF No.97 Squadron during the unit's early Lancaster operations from RAF Woodhall Spa in 1942. Released as Corgi Aviation Archive AA32611, this substantial limited-edition model is accompanied by the special interactive “Bombing Mission” display base incorporating synchronised lighting and sound effects.
No.97 Squadron began converting to the Avro Lancaster during the opening months of 1942 and moved from RAF Coningsby to the newly opened RAF Woodhall Spa in March. The unit therefore became one of the early operational Lancaster squadrons at a time when the new four-engined bomber was only beginning to establish its formidable reputation.
L7571 carried the squadron identification OF-X during its service with No.97 Squadron. Corgi presents the aircraft in the classic early Bomber Command appearance, with dark earth and dark green upper camouflage, black night undersides, RAF roundels and the prominent OF-X squadron codes.
L7571 subsequently left No.97 Squadron and served with No.61 Squadron as QR-S. The aircraft was later loaned to No.207 Squadron and was lost during a raid against Essen on the night of 16th/17th September 1942, giving this model a direct connection with one of the earliest generations of operational Lancasters.
The Avro Lancaster developed from the less successful twin-engined Manchester and first flew in January 1941. The adoption of four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines transformed the design, creating an aircraft with excellent range, load-carrying ability and adaptability.
The Lancaster became the principal heavy bomber of RAF Bomber Command and eventually undertook more than 150,000 operational sorties. Its large bomb bay allowed the type to carry conventional bomb loads as well as specialised weapons developed for some of the most famous RAF operations of the war.
AA32611 differs from a standard Aviation Archive Lancaster through its interactive electronic presentation base. The base depicts a silhouetted wartime landscape and incorporates illuminated searchlights together with red bomb and flak effects to recreate the atmosphere of a Bomber Command mission.
The electronic system is accompanied by a selection of atmospheric sound effects including aircraft engines, air-raid sirens, anti-aircraft fire and bomb explosions. This makes the release particularly unusual among Corgi's large 1:72 heavy-bomber models.
Limited to 2,010 pieces worldwide, the Lancaster itself incorporates extensive diecast construction, detailed crew positions, four rotating propellers, finely reproduced defensive turrets and photo-etched detailing. Combined with the specialised electronic display base, AA32611 is one of the more elaborate Lancaster releases produced within the Aviation Archive range.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Electronic Edition
Scale: 1:72
Model Code/MPN: AA32611
Aircraft: Avro Lancaster B.Mk I
Serial: L7571
Squadron Code: OF-X
Unit/Markings: RAF No.97 Squadron
Base: RAF Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Corgi Catalogue Date: March 1942
Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Conflict: Second World War
Role: Heavy Bomber
Edition: Electronic Edition
Limited Edition: 2,010 pieces worldwide
Display Base: Interactive “Bombing Mission” light-and-sound base
Electronic Effects: Searchlights, bomb and flak lighting with aircraft engine, siren, anti-aircraft and explosion sounds
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with detailed plastic and photo-etched sub-components
Special Features: Authentic L7571 OF-X markings, early Bomber Command camouflage, detailed crew positions and turrets, four rotating propellers, photo-etched detailing and specialised electronic presentation base
Dimensions
Length: 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Width (Wingspan): 17" or 43.2 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- The model does not appear to have been previously displayed and remained packed from new, with the accessories still sealed. Due to the age of the model, the base has been unwrapped and tested. It operates correctly and requires three AAA batteries.
- Please note: A small scratch mark is present on the topside of the fuselage, as highlighted in the images.
- Due to this defect, the model has been safely removed from the packaging for a full condition check, which is why an image of the underside has also been included.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall.
- Noticeable shelf wear is present to the front, sides and back.
- A cut is present on the bottom section of the box which extends to the side slightly.
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.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
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For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
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International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
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Corgi AA32611 1:72 Avro Lancaster B.Mk I L7571 OF-X RAF No.97 Sqn Woodhall Spa March 1942 Electronic Edition
Sale price£220.00 GBP
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Description
A highly collectable 1:72 scale Electronic Edition of Avro Lancaster B.Mk I L7571, coded OF-X, operated by RAF No.97 Squadron during the unit's early Lancaster operations from RAF Woodhall Spa in 1942. Released as Corgi Aviation Archive AA32611, this substantial limited-edition model is accompanied by the special interactive “Bombing Mission” display base incorporating synchronised lighting and sound effects.
No.97 Squadron began converting to the Avro Lancaster during the opening months of 1942 and moved from RAF Coningsby to the newly opened RAF Woodhall Spa in March. The unit therefore became one of the early operational Lancaster squadrons at a time when the new four-engined bomber was only beginning to establish its formidable reputation.
L7571 carried the squadron identification OF-X during its service with No.97 Squadron. Corgi presents the aircraft in the classic early Bomber Command appearance, with dark earth and dark green upper camouflage, black night undersides, RAF roundels and the prominent OF-X squadron codes.
L7571 subsequently left No.97 Squadron and served with No.61 Squadron as QR-S. The aircraft was later loaned to No.207 Squadron and was lost during a raid against Essen on the night of 16th/17th September 1942, giving this model a direct connection with one of the earliest generations of operational Lancasters.
The Avro Lancaster developed from the less successful twin-engined Manchester and first flew in January 1941. The adoption of four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines transformed the design, creating an aircraft with excellent range, load-carrying ability and adaptability.
The Lancaster became the principal heavy bomber of RAF Bomber Command and eventually undertook more than 150,000 operational sorties. Its large bomb bay allowed the type to carry conventional bomb loads as well as specialised weapons developed for some of the most famous RAF operations of the war.
AA32611 differs from a standard Aviation Archive Lancaster through its interactive electronic presentation base. The base depicts a silhouetted wartime landscape and incorporates illuminated searchlights together with red bomb and flak effects to recreate the atmosphere of a Bomber Command mission.
The electronic system is accompanied by a selection of atmospheric sound effects including aircraft engines, air-raid sirens, anti-aircraft fire and bomb explosions. This makes the release particularly unusual among Corgi's large 1:72 heavy-bomber models.
Limited to 2,010 pieces worldwide, the Lancaster itself incorporates extensive diecast construction, detailed crew positions, four rotating propellers, finely reproduced defensive turrets and photo-etched detailing. Combined with the specialised electronic display base, AA32611 is one of the more elaborate Lancaster releases produced within the Aviation Archive range.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series / Electronic Edition
Scale: 1:72
Model Code/MPN: AA32611
Aircraft: Avro Lancaster B.Mk I
Serial: L7571
Squadron Code: OF-X
Unit/Markings: RAF No.97 Squadron
Base: RAF Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Corgi Catalogue Date: March 1942
Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Conflict: Second World War
Role: Heavy Bomber
Edition: Electronic Edition
Limited Edition: 2,010 pieces worldwide
Display Base: Interactive “Bombing Mission” light-and-sound base
Electronic Effects: Searchlights, bomb and flak lighting with aircraft engine, siren, anti-aircraft and explosion sounds
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with detailed plastic and photo-etched sub-components
Special Features: Authentic L7571 OF-X markings, early Bomber Command camouflage, detailed crew positions and turrets, four rotating propellers, photo-etched detailing and specialised electronic presentation base
Dimensions
Length: 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Width (Wingspan): 17" or 43.2 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- The model does not appear to have been previously displayed and remained packed from new, with the accessories still sealed. Due to the age of the model, the base has been unwrapped and tested. It operates correctly and requires three AAA batteries.
- Please note: A small scratch mark is present on the topside of the fuselage, as highlighted in the images.
- Due to this defect, the model has been safely removed from the packaging for a full condition check, which is why an image of the underside has also been included.
Box condition - Very Good (7/10)
- The box is in very good condition overall.
- Noticeable shelf wear is present to the front, sides and back.
- A cut is present on the bottom section of the box which extends to the side slightly.
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.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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