{"product_id":"corgi-aa32810-1-72-mosquito-fb-vi-hx922-eg-f-percy-pickard-operation-jericho","title":"Corgi AA32810 1:72 Mosquito FB.VI HX922 EG-F Percy Pickard Operation Jericho","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA32810 depicts de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI HX922, coded EG-F, flown by Group Captain Percy Pickard with navigator Flight Lieutenant John Broadley during Operation Jericho on 18 February 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHX922 served with No. 487 (New Zealand) Squadron as part of No. 140 Wing. During the low-level raid on Amiens prison, Mosquito crews attacked the prison walls and German guard accommodation in an effort to open escape routes for prisoners. Pickard led the mission, which became one of the best-known precision raids undertaken by the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mosquito combined a lightweight wooden airframe with twin Merlin engines, giving it the speed and versatility to undertake fighter-bomber, reconnaissance and precision-strike missions. This 1:72 diecast model captures the aircraft and markings associated with the daring Amiens operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA32810\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HX922 \/ EG-F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group Captain Percy Pickard and Flight Lieutenant John Broadley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 487 (New Zealand) Squadron, No. 140 Wing RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Jericho, Amiens prison raid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 February 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-level precision strike and fighter-bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.25 in (18.4 cm) long with a 9 in (22.9 cm) wingspan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic EG-F markings, detailed cockpit, rotating propellers and display options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worn paint is present at the tip of the fin, together with some inconsistent paint at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two paint blemishes are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marks are present in several areas as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model remains a very presentable display piece overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near mint overall, with some surface scratches present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer white slipcase is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":58259790233982,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8318.jpg?v=1792371650","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32810-1-72-mosquito-fb-vi-hx922-eg-f-percy-pickard-operation-jericho","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}