{"product_id":"corgi-aa33006-1-72-vought-corsair-iv-kd345-1850-nas-hms-vengeance-1945","title":"Corgi AA33006 1:72 Vought Corsair IV KD345 1850 NAS HMS Vengeance 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Vought Corsair IV KD345\/130, operated by Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.1850 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Vengeance in August 1945.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA33006 represents one of the distinctive British Corsairs prepared for service with the British Pacific Fleet during the closing stages of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corsair combined a powerful radial engine with its unmistakable inverted gull wing, giving sufficient propeller clearance while retaining compact landing gear. Its speed, rugged construction and heavy machine-gun armament made it a formidable naval fighter and strike aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.1850 Naval Air Squadron formed at Brunswick, Maine, in August 1944 with Corsair IV fighters. After travelling to Britain and completing carrier work-up aboard HMS Vengeance, the unit proceeded to the Far East. The carrier reached the operational area in August 1945, too late for the squadron to take an active part before hostilities ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 2,700 pieces worldwide, the model reproduces KD345 with its Royal Navy markings and deck code 130. Features include a detailed cockpit and pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, removable external tanks, rotating propeller and presentation display stand.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA33006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vought Corsair IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e KD345 \/ 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.1850 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Vengeance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,700 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, removable external tanks, rotating propeller and display 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\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small bulge\/mark is present on the engine cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome shelf wear is present, consistent with the age of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtherwise the box remains in excellent overall condition for 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":57943918477694,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6901.jpg?v=1788211502","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa33006-1-72-vought-corsair-iv-kd345-1850-nas-hms-vengeance-1945","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}