{"product_id":"corgi-aa34404-1-32-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-3rd-acg-jumpin-jaques","title":"Corgi AA34404 1:32 P-51D Mustang USAAF 3rd ACG Jumpin' Jaques","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA large-scale masterpiece of the Pacific island-hopping campaign.\u003c\/strong\u003e This commanding 1:32 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA34404) replicates the North American P-51D Mustang \"Jumpin' Jaques\" (#464076), flown by Jaques Young of the 3rd Fighter Squadron, 3rd Air Commando Group, based out of Mindoro, Philippines, in January 1945. Operating under the legendary Fifth Air Force, the 3rd ACG provided vital aerial support for General MacArthur's liberating ground operations. Finished in a spectacular bare-metal sheen with bold D-Day style identification invasion stripes and the unit’s signature blue-and-yellow tail insignia, this model stands as an imposing and complex homage to tactical Pacific air power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of WWII Pacific history and heavy premium fighter replicas, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The large 1:32 scale engineering allows for phenomenal features, including a removable engine cowling that reveals a masterfully rendered V-12 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, removable wing covers displaying detailed machine guns and ammunition belts, plus fully movable control surfaces with metal hinges. This premium diecast model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and mechanical complexity, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Air Commando legacy.\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 AA34404\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51D Mustang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jaques Young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd Air Commando Group, 3rd FS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mindoro, Philippines (Fifth Air Force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,200 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movable surfaces, removable engine cowl, removable gun bay panels\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 12\" or 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\" or 35.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Spares\/Repairs (4\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model has been graded as spares or repairs due to the following condition issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne propeller blade is broken. The broken blade is included within the box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are wear marks across the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is paint cracking to the white paint, shown in the zoomed-in photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b23e8272-7fff-41f2-1f39-d8c188acf350\"\u003eHandling Note:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease take care if removing the model from the packaging. The underside air vent hooks into a black plastic piece, so the model needs to be slid forwards and then lifted up to remove it safely. Please also take care around the propellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in very good condition for its age, but does have wear to the front and edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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":57440302727550,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_1394.jpg?v=1779217136","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa34404-1-32-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-3rd-acg-jumpin-jaques","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}