{"product_id":"corgi-aa33003-1-72-vought-f4u-corsair-rnfaa-no-1835-nas-brunswick-1943","title":"Corgi AA33003 1:72 Vought F4U Corsair RNFAA No.1835 NAS Brunswick 1943","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn early Lend-Lease pioneer tracking the genesis of British carrier-borne Corsairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA33003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought Corsair Mk I (F4U-1 Variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5P\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.1835 Naval Air Squadron (No.1835 NAS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e NAS Brunswick, Maine, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic early-war \"bird cage\" framed canopy tooling, inverted gull wings with molded gun ports, simulated fabric control surfaces, custom metal presentation 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 5.5\" or 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 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 - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome noticeable shelf wear is present, but overall the box remains in very good condition considering its age.\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":57506178105726,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_2350.jpg?v=1780674920","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa33003-1-72-vought-f4u-corsair-rnfaa-no-1835-nas-brunswick-1943","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}