{"product_id":"corgi-aa35402-1-72-sepecat-jaguar-gr-mk-1-raf-no-54-sqn-xz364-sandman-muharraq-gulf-war-1991","title":"Corgi AA35402 1:72 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 1 RAF No.54 Sqn XZ364 Sandman Muharraq Gulf War 1991","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA striking and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force SEPECAT Jaguar GR.Mk 1 deployed during the 1991 Gulf War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA35402 depicts aircraft XZ364, named “Sandman”, of RAF No. 54 Squadron while operating from RAF Muharraq in Bahrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAF Jaguars were deployed to the Gulf as part of Operation Granby, the British contribution to the coalition campaign against Iraqi forces. The aircraft undertook demanding low-level reconnaissance and strike missions in support of coalition ground and air operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft XZ364 carried the individual name “Sandman” and was finished in the pale desert-pink camouflage associated with RAF combat aircraft during the campaign. The model reproduces its subdued national markings, aircraft serial, mission artwork and operational stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SEPECAT Jaguar was developed jointly by Britain and France and first flew in 1968. Although originally conceived partly as an advanced trainer, it evolved into an effective supersonic strike aircraft capable of operating at low altitude and from relatively austere airfields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jaguar’s combination of speed, agility and weapons-carrying capability made it particularly valuable during the Gulf War. RAF aircraft carried out reconnaissance, battlefield interdiction and ground-attack missions throughout the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 3,200 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Gulf War aircraft and modern Royal Air Force subjects. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, movable elevators, simulated engine heat shielding, underwing fuel tanks and ordnance, authentic Sandman markings, removable landing gear 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 AA35402\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 XZ364\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 54 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Granby \/ Gulf War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Muharraq, Bahrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strike and reconnaissance aircraft\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 3,200 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 Sandman markings, desert-pink Operation Granby finish, subdued RAF insignia, movable elevators, simulated metallic engine heat shielding, underwing fuel tanks and ordnance, 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 - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in excellent condition overall, with the rest of the model presenting as mint aside from the noted defect below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank accessory pins have snapped inside the model, with some glue residue visible around the holes on the airframe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fuel tank may require a small amount of Blu Tack or similar support to hold it securely in place.\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\u003eBox is in near mint condition overall, with light wear present for its 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":57712835199358,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa35402-172-sepecat-jaguar-grmk-1-raf-no54-sqn-xz364-sandman-muharraq-gulf-war-1991-4174172.jpg?v=1784737698","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35402-1-72-sepecat-jaguar-gr-mk-1-raf-no-54-sqn-xz364-sandman-muharraq-gulf-war-1991","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}