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Corgi AA33003 1:72 Vought F4U Corsair RNFAA No.1835 NAS Brunswick 1943
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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Description
An early Lend-Lease pioneer tracking the genesis of British carrier-borne Corsairs. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA33003) replicates an early-production Vought Corsair Mk I (5P) operating with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA), No.1835 Naval Air Squadron. Based at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, in late 1943, this squadron was among the pioneering British units formed and worked-up in North America following the implementation of the Lend-Lease Act. Early carrier deck trials revealed the powerful Corsair was a demanding aircraft to land safely aboard ships, prompting the Fleet Air Arm to pioneer specialized landing approaches before deploying the fighter overseas. This model captures the early Corsair profile perfectly, featuring the distinctive early-style framed "bird cage" canopy layout paired with a standard dark slate grey and extra dark sea grey camouflage scheme and classic British roundels.
Ideal for curators of Fleet Air Arm heritage and early Pacific or Atlantic maritime aviation history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, boasting a solid diecast metal body with molded oil cooler vents and machine gun ports visible on the leading edges of its legendary inverted gull wings. Structural highlights include all-metal horizontal stabilizers and a rudder cast with fine, simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces. Complete with robust landing gear subassemblies that allow for a quick transition to a ground display configuration and a custom metal presentation stand to elevate the aircraft in flight, this premium model stands authoritatively in any gallery.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA33003
Aircraft: Vought Corsair Mk I (F4U-1 Variant)
Tactical Code: 5P
Unit: Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.1835 Naval Air Squadron (No.1835 NAS)
Location: NAS Brunswick, Maine, USA
Date/Period: Late 1943
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition: 4,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Diecast
Special Features: Authentic early-war "bird cage" framed canopy tooling, inverted gull wings with molded gun ports, simulated fabric control surfaces, custom metal presentation stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 5.5" or 14 cm
Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- A very small scratch line is present on the topside of one wing.
- Comes complete with its original parts and accessories.
Box Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable shelf wear is present to the corners and edges.
- Additional wear is present to the side tabs.
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
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
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 AA33003 1:72 Vought F4U Corsair RNFAA No.1835 NAS Brunswick 1943
Sale price£28.00 GBP
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Description
An early Lend-Lease pioneer tracking the genesis of British carrier-borne Corsairs. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA33003) replicates an early-production Vought Corsair Mk I (5P) operating with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA), No.1835 Naval Air Squadron. Based at Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, in late 1943, this squadron was among the pioneering British units formed and worked-up in North America following the implementation of the Lend-Lease Act. Early carrier deck trials revealed the powerful Corsair was a demanding aircraft to land safely aboard ships, prompting the Fleet Air Arm to pioneer specialized landing approaches before deploying the fighter overseas. This model captures the early Corsair profile perfectly, featuring the distinctive early-style framed "bird cage" canopy layout paired with a standard dark slate grey and extra dark sea grey camouflage scheme and classic British roundels.
Ideal for curators of Fleet Air Arm heritage and early Pacific or Atlantic maritime aviation history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, boasting a solid diecast metal body with molded oil cooler vents and machine gun ports visible on the leading edges of its legendary inverted gull wings. Structural highlights include all-metal horizontal stabilizers and a rudder cast with fine, simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces. Complete with robust landing gear subassemblies that allow for a quick transition to a ground display configuration and a custom metal presentation stand to elevate the aircraft in flight, this premium model stands authoritatively in any gallery.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA33003
Aircraft: Vought Corsair Mk I (F4U-1 Variant)
Tactical Code: 5P
Unit: Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.1835 Naval Air Squadron (No.1835 NAS)
Location: NAS Brunswick, Maine, USA
Date/Period: Late 1943
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition: 4,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Diecast
Special Features: Authentic early-war "bird cage" framed canopy tooling, inverted gull wings with molded gun ports, simulated fabric control surfaces, custom metal presentation stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 5.5" or 14 cm
Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- A very small scratch line is present on the topside of one wing.
- Comes complete with its original parts and accessories.
Box Condition - Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable shelf wear is present to the corners and edges.
- Additional wear is present to the side tabs.
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
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
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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