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Corgi AA35002 1:72 Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8 RAF No.601 Sqn RAF North Weald England 1950s
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Description
A distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8 operated by RAF No. 601 Squadron from RAF North Weald. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA35002 depicts one of the Royal Air Force’s principal post-war jet fighters in striking squadron markings.
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet aircraft to enter operational squadron service and the only Allied jet fighter to see active service during the Second World War. Its introduction represented a major transition from piston-engined fighters to the new generation of turbojet-powered military aircraft.
The F.Mk 8 became the most numerous and successful single-seat Meteor variant. It incorporated a revised fuselage, improved tail assembly, more powerful engines and an ejection seat, providing better performance and handling than earlier versions.
No. 601 Squadron operated Meteor F.8 aircraft from RAF North Weald during the post-war period. The model recreates the aircraft in a green and grey camouflage scheme with prominent RAF roundels, vivid red and black squadron markings along the fuselage and a striking striped tail.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Derwent engines and armed with four 20 mm cannon mounted in the nose, the Meteor F.8 served as an important day interceptor within Fighter Command. Although soon overtaken by swept-wing designs, it remained an important frontline aircraft during the early years of the Cold War.
Limited to 2,700 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of early British jets and post-war Royal Air Force aircraft. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed engine nacelles, a clear cockpit canopy, removable landing gear, authentic No. 601 Squadron markings and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA35002
Aircraft: Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 601 Squadron
Role: Day interceptor
Theatre / Base: RAF North Weald, England
Date/Period: 1950s
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 2,700 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic RAF No. 601 Squadron markings, green and grey camouflage, distinctive red and black fuselage decoration, striped tail markings, detailed twin engine nacelles, clear cockpit canopy, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Width (Wingspan): 7.25" or 18.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light wear for the age.
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.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Description
A distinctive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8 operated by RAF No. 601 Squadron from RAF North Weald. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA35002 depicts one of the Royal Air Force’s principal post-war jet fighters in striking squadron markings.
The Gloster Meteor was the first British jet aircraft to enter operational squadron service and the only Allied jet fighter to see active service during the Second World War. Its introduction represented a major transition from piston-engined fighters to the new generation of turbojet-powered military aircraft.
The F.Mk 8 became the most numerous and successful single-seat Meteor variant. It incorporated a revised fuselage, improved tail assembly, more powerful engines and an ejection seat, providing better performance and handling than earlier versions.
No. 601 Squadron operated Meteor F.8 aircraft from RAF North Weald during the post-war period. The model recreates the aircraft in a green and grey camouflage scheme with prominent RAF roundels, vivid red and black squadron markings along the fuselage and a striking striped tail.
Powered by two Rolls-Royce Derwent engines and armed with four 20 mm cannon mounted in the nose, the Meteor F.8 served as an important day interceptor within Fighter Command. Although soon overtaken by swept-wing designs, it remained an important frontline aircraft during the early years of the Cold War.
Limited to 2,700 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of early British jets and post-war Royal Air Force aircraft. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed engine nacelles, a clear cockpit canopy, removable landing gear, authentic No. 601 Squadron markings and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA35002
Aircraft: Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 601 Squadron
Role: Day interceptor
Theatre / Base: RAF North Weald, England
Date/Period: 1950s
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 2,700 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic RAF No. 601 Squadron markings, green and grey camouflage, distinctive red and black fuselage decoration, striped tail markings, detailed twin engine nacelles, clear cockpit canopy, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm
Width (Wingspan): 7.25" or 18.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light wear for the age.
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.
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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