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Corgi AA32821 1:72 De Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI RCAF No.418 Sqn Moonbeam McSwine
Preowned - Mint (10/10)
Limited Edition
1200
Pieces Worldwide
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Description
A masterpiece in 1:72 scale diecast, celebrating an exceptional WWII "Wooden Wonder" flown by a legendary cross-border partnership. This premium model from Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA32821) replicates the de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI (Serial HJ719) as flown by American pilot James Forrest "Lou" Luma and his Canadian navigator Colin Finlayson of RCAF No.418 Squadron in January 1944. Initially joining the Royal Canadian Air Force before being re-assigned to the USAAF, Luma stayed with the RCAF to preserve his highly successful night-intruder combat partnership with Finlayson. Their aircraft was highly unusual for Royal Air Force fighters of the era, sporting provocative nose art named "Moonbeam McSwine"—a pipe-smoking, gun-toting hillbilly character from the popular "Li'l Abner" comic strip. On the night of January 21st/22nd, 1944, the duo secured a legendary victory near Wunstorf, Germany, when they hunted down a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me 410 nightfighter that had carelessly forgotten to turn off its lights after taking off for a second sortie. Developed as a private venture, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito revolutionized military aviation as a high-altitude, high-speed, all-wood aircraft powered by twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, matching fighter speeds while delivering the payload capacity of a medium bomber.
Highly prized by military aviation collectors for its historic authenticity, this 1:72 scale replica perfectly captures the clean lines and versatility of the celebrated fighter-bomber platform. The airframe features a large, transparent "birdcage" canopy that allows for easy, detailed viewing of the interior cockpit space and enclosed crew figures. For highly adaptable showcase configurations, the air and oil coolant radiator ducts can be quickly set to either an open or closed position, while the modular landing gear units seamlessly install and lock securely in place for a grounded display stance. Mirroring the aggressive real-world tactical layout of the FB.Mk VI variant, the nose features four precisely rendered machine gun barrels paired with four 20mm cannon ports situated directly beneath the forward fuselage assembly.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA32821
Aircraft: de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI
Serial/Tail Code: HJ719
Nose Art / Nickname: "Moonbeam McSwine"
Pilot & Navigator: James Forrest 'Lou' Luma & Colin Finlayson
Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) No.418 Squadron
Location: England / Wunstorf, Germany Theater
Date/Period: January 1944 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Diecast Metal with Quality Components
Special Features: Authentic "Moonbeam McSwine" comic strip nose art, large clear birdcage canopy with visible crew figures, open/closed configurable radiator ducts, lock-in ground landing gear subassembly, 4 nose machine guns, 4 under-nose 20mm cannon ports
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9" or 22.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Appears unused.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
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.
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.
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Corgi AA32821 1:72 De Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI RCAF No.418 Sqn Moonbeam McSwine
Sale price£90.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Returns
Description
A masterpiece in 1:72 scale diecast, celebrating an exceptional WWII "Wooden Wonder" flown by a legendary cross-border partnership. This premium model from Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (AA32821) replicates the de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI (Serial HJ719) as flown by American pilot James Forrest "Lou" Luma and his Canadian navigator Colin Finlayson of RCAF No.418 Squadron in January 1944. Initially joining the Royal Canadian Air Force before being re-assigned to the USAAF, Luma stayed with the RCAF to preserve his highly successful night-intruder combat partnership with Finlayson. Their aircraft was highly unusual for Royal Air Force fighters of the era, sporting provocative nose art named "Moonbeam McSwine"—a pipe-smoking, gun-toting hillbilly character from the popular "Li'l Abner" comic strip. On the night of January 21st/22nd, 1944, the duo secured a legendary victory near Wunstorf, Germany, when they hunted down a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me 410 nightfighter that had carelessly forgotten to turn off its lights after taking off for a second sortie. Developed as a private venture, the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito revolutionized military aviation as a high-altitude, high-speed, all-wood aircraft powered by twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, matching fighter speeds while delivering the payload capacity of a medium bomber.
Highly prized by military aviation collectors for its historic authenticity, this 1:72 scale replica perfectly captures the clean lines and versatility of the celebrated fighter-bomber platform. The airframe features a large, transparent "birdcage" canopy that allows for easy, detailed viewing of the interior cockpit space and enclosed crew figures. For highly adaptable showcase configurations, the air and oil coolant radiator ducts can be quickly set to either an open or closed position, while the modular landing gear units seamlessly install and lock securely in place for a grounded display stance. Mirroring the aggressive real-world tactical layout of the FB.Mk VI variant, the nose features four precisely rendered machine gun barrels paired with four 20mm cannon ports situated directly beneath the forward fuselage assembly.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA32821
Aircraft: de Havilland Mosquito FB.Mk VI
Serial/Tail Code: HJ719
Nose Art / Nickname: "Moonbeam McSwine"
Pilot & Navigator: James Forrest 'Lou' Luma & Colin Finlayson
Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) No.418 Squadron
Location: England / Wunstorf, Germany Theater
Date/Period: January 1944 (World War II)
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Diecast Metal with Quality Components
Special Features: Authentic "Moonbeam McSwine" comic strip nose art, large clear birdcage canopy with visible crew figures, open/closed configurable radiator ducts, lock-in ground landing gear subassembly, 4 nose machine guns, 4 under-nose 20mm cannon ports
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Width (Wingspan): 9" or 22.9 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Appears unused.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
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.
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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