{"product_id":"corgi-aa35602-1-144-hawker-siddeley-nimrod-mr-1-xv254-raf-kinloss-scotland-1977","title":"Corgi AA35602 1:144 Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 XV254 RAF Kinloss Scotland 1977","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA35602 depicts Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 XV254 in the light grey and white colours of RAF Kinloss Wing, Scotland, in 1977. This 1:144 scale diecast model captures the long fuselage and distinctive tail of the RAF's maritime patrol aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKinloss crews used the Nimrod for maritime surveillance, anti-submarine patrols and search and rescue work. Its endurance allowed crews to cover wide areas of sea, monitor shipping and support naval operations far from the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the de Havilland Comet, the Nimrod entered RAF service in 1969 as a replacement for the Shackleton. XV254 was selected for static display during the Queen's review of the RAF at Finningley in July 1977, giving this release a connection to the Silver Jubilee year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA35602\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XV254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Kinloss Wing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Kinloss, Moray, Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\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 Maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey and white RAF markings, detailed sensor fairings and wing-mounted searchlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 inches \/ 26.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 inches \/ 24.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWings and finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint rash spots on the wings, as shown in the photographs, with a few tiny black dots and marks elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes complete. An additional part appears to be a spare pod for the top of the tail fin; its purpose has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWear consistent with age, including more noticeable damage to the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model will be securely packaged for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58292568719742,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa35602-1144-hawker-siddeley-nimrod-mr1-xv254-raf-kinloss-scotland-1977-5966288.jpg?v=1792755992","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35602-1-144-hawker-siddeley-nimrod-mr-1-xv254-raf-kinloss-scotland-1977","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}