{"product_id":"corgi-aa34701-1-72-english-electric-canberra-b-mk-2-10-sqn-honington-suez-crisis-1956","title":"Corgi AA34701 1:72 English Electric Canberra B.Mk 2 WH640 10 Sqn Suez 1956","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA34701 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the English Electric Canberra B.Mk 2, finished as WH640 of No.10 Squadron at Nicosia during Operation Musketeer in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.10 Squadron deployed Canberra bombers to Cyprus during the Suez Crisis. WH640 carried improvised recognition stripes for Operation Musketeer and took part in the air campaign intended to neutralise Egyptian air power and support the Anglo-French intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a fast, high-altitude successor to the Mosquito, the Canberra relied on speed rather than defensive armament. Its adaptable airframe served in bombing, reconnaissance, training and electronic roles for more than five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 AA34701\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Electric Canberra B.Mk 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e WH640\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.10 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicosia, Cyprus \/ Operation Musketeer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet-powered light bomber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" or 27.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25\" or 28.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight marks are present on the underside, together with some small paint bubbles on the topside of the wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear is present to the sides, including areas of upturned cardboard, with some crushing to the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA yellow circular sticker is present on the front. Removal is not advised because it is likely to lift or peel the printed box surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections will be 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":57991099744638,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa34701-172-english-electric-canberra-bmk-2-wh640-10-sqn-suez-1956-6401708.jpg?v=1791898892","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa34701-1-72-english-electric-canberra-b-mk-2-10-sqn-honington-suez-crisis-1956","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}