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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B - 17 Fortress IIA FL459, No220 Sq RAF Coastal AA33303 - Corgi

Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B-17 Fortress IIA FL459, No220 Sq RAF Coastal AA33303

Name: Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Boeing B-17 Fortress IIA FL459, No220 Sq RAF Coastal AA33303
Brand: Corgi
Price: 175.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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497 of 1900

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Condition

At the start of WWII, No. 220 Squadron operated patrols from Thornaby, switching from Ansons to Hudsons by late 1939. From May 1940, it flew anti-shipping missions off Norway and the Dutch coast, later relocating to Scotland in 1941 to target coastal shipping.

A detachment operated Fortresses in the Middle East briefly, while the main squadron converted to B-17 Fortresses in early 1942. Fortress FL459, code 'J', was delivered to Ballykelly on 20 August 1942 and went on to sink four U-boats during the war. In March 1945, it was reassigned to meteorological duties.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

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