{"product_id":"corgi-aa35401-1-72-sepecat-jaguar-gr-mk-1-raf-no-6-sqn-xx970-raf-coltishall-england-1990","title":"Corgi AA35401 1:72 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 1 RAF No.6 Sqn XX970 RAF Coltishall England 1990","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 1 serving with No. 6 Squadron at RAF Coltishall during 1990.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA35401 depicts aircraft XX970 in its operational green and grey camouflage scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 6 Squadron developed a long association with the Jaguar and operated the type from RAF Coltishall. The aircraft was used for low-level strike, tactical reconnaissance and close-support duties, providing the RAF with an agile and effective attack platform throughout the later Cold War period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft XX970 is recreated with subdued RAF roundels, No. 6 Squadron markings and the unit’s distinctive flying-can-opener emblem. The model also carries external fuel tanks and underwing stores representative of the Jaguar’s operational strike configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SEPECAT Jaguar was developed jointly by Britain and France in response to requirements for an advanced trainer and light attack aircraft. First flown in 1968, it evolved into a capable supersonic strike aircraft well suited to fast, low-level operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar’s compact airframe, swept wings and twin-engine configuration allowed it to operate from comparatively short runways while carrying a useful weapons load. RAF Jaguars remained in operational service until 2007 and participated in numerous overseas deployments and combat operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi release features substantial diecast construction, movable elevators, simulated metallic heat shielding around the engine exhausts and a separately applied nose-camera lens. Further details include underwing stores, removable landing gear, authentic No. 6 Squadron markings and the original presentation display 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 AA35401\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XX970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 6 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strike and ground-attack aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Coltishall, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990\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\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. 6 Squadron markings, green and grey camouflage, flying-can-opener emblem, movable elevators, simulated metallic engine heat shielding, nose-camera lens, underwing fuel tanks and stores, 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 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.75\" or 12.1 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\u003eAccessories still sealed and complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for the age but some wear is present to the corners and edges.\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":57712832381310,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa35401-172-sepecat-jaguar-grmk-1-raf-no6-sqn-xx970-raf-coltishall-england-1990-1762996.jpg?v=1784737654","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35401-1-72-sepecat-jaguar-gr-mk-1-raf-no-6-sqn-xx970-raf-coltishall-england-1990","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}