{"product_id":"corgi-aa35002-1-72-gloster-meteor-f-mk-8-raf-no-601-sqn-raf-north-weald-england-1950s","title":"Corgi AA35002 1:72 Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8 RAF No.601 Sqn RAF North Weald England 1950s","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\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 AA35002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloster Meteor F.Mk 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 601 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day interceptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF North Weald, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,700 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\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 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\" or 18.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light wear for the age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":57711961211262,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa35002-172-gloster-meteor-fmk-8-raf-no601-sqn-raf-north-weald-england-1950s-6980855.jpg?v=1784737661","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35002-1-72-gloster-meteor-f-mk-8-raf-no-601-sqn-raf-north-weald-england-1950s","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}