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Corgi AA33015 1:72 Vought F4U Corsair RNFAA No.1842 NAS HMS Formidable 1944

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Preowned - Mint (10/10)
Limited edition 1500 worldwide
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Description

A specialized, clipped-wing carrier striker from the assault on the Tirpitz. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA33015) replicates the Vought F4U Corsair operating with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA), No.1842 Naval Air Squadron, embarked on HMS Formidable during Operation Goodwood in August 1944. Tasked with suppressing heavily defended German flak positions in a Norwegian fjord, No.1842 Squadron's Corsairs provided critical cover during a series of intense attacks aimed at neutralizing the formidable German battleship Tirpitz. Royal Navy Corsairs were uniquely modified for British operations with 41cm clipped wing-tips, an engineering adaptation necessary to enable below-deck storage within the smaller confines of British aircraft carriers compared to their American counterparts.

Ideal for curators of Fleet Air Arm history and specialized WWII maritime aviation, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, featuring a solid diecast construction with authentic oil cooler vents, crisp machine gun ports on the leading edges of its iconic inverted gull wings, and a pair of removable external fuel tanks. The all-metal horizontal stabilizers and rudder are finely cast with simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces, paired with a mid-to-late war clear-view canopy housing a pilot figure. Complete with a robust landing gear assembly for ground configuration and a custom metal presentation stand, this model offers an authoritative display presence.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33015

Aircraft: Vought F4U Corsair (Clipped-Wing Fleet Air Arm Variant)

Unit: No.1842 Naval Air Squadron (No.1842 NAS)

Carrier: HMS Formidable

Operation: Operation Goodwood (Attacks on German Battleship Tirpitz)

Location: Norwegian Coast / North Sea Theatre

Date/Period: August 1944

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Accurate British clipped-wing tooling, simulated fabric control surfaces, dual removable underwing fuel tanks, custom presentation stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)


Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Small rip on the bottom corner of the box.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A specialized, clipped-wing carrier striker from the assault on the Tirpitz. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA33015) replicates the Vought F4U Corsair operating with the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA), No.1842 Naval Air Squadron, embarked on HMS Formidable during Operation Goodwood in August 1944. Tasked with suppressing heavily defended German flak positions in a Norwegian fjord, No.1842 Squadron's Corsairs provided critical cover during a series of intense attacks aimed at neutralizing the formidable German battleship Tirpitz. Royal Navy Corsairs were uniquely modified for British operations with 41cm clipped wing-tips, an engineering adaptation necessary to enable below-deck storage within the smaller confines of British aircraft carriers compared to their American counterparts.

Ideal for curators of Fleet Air Arm history and specialized WWII maritime aviation, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, featuring a solid diecast construction with authentic oil cooler vents, crisp machine gun ports on the leading edges of its iconic inverted gull wings, and a pair of removable external fuel tanks. The all-metal horizontal stabilizers and rudder are finely cast with simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces, paired with a mid-to-late war clear-view canopy housing a pilot figure. Complete with a robust landing gear assembly for ground configuration and a custom metal presentation stand, this model offers an authoritative display presence.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33015

Aircraft: Vought F4U Corsair (Clipped-Wing Fleet Air Arm Variant)

Unit: No.1842 Naval Air Squadron (No.1842 NAS)

Carrier: HMS Formidable

Operation: Operation Goodwood (Attacks on German Battleship Tirpitz)

Location: Norwegian Coast / North Sea Theatre

Date/Period: August 1944

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Accurate British clipped-wing tooling, simulated fabric control surfaces, dual removable underwing fuel tanks, custom presentation stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.5" or 14 cm

Wingspan: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)


Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Small rip on the bottom corner of the box.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.