{"product_id":"corgi-aa36007-1-72-bae-hawk-t-mk-1a-astra-xx341-etps-qinetiq-boscombe-down-2007","title":"Corgi AA36007 1:72 BAe Hawk T.Mk 1A ASTRA XX341 ETPS QinetiQ MOD Boscombe Down 2007","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA specialised 1:72 scale diecast representation of BAe Hawk T.Mk 1A ASTRA XX341 of the Empire Test Pilots’ School at MOD Boscombe Down in 2007.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXX341 was manufactured at Dunsfold during 1981 and subsequently served at Boscombe Down as the Advanced Stability Training and Research Aircraft, better known by the acronym ASTRA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1984 and 1988, the aircraft underwent an extensive modification programme to incorporate a Variable Stability System. The front cockpit received specialist controls that allowed test pilots to experience and evaluate a range of simulated handling characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aircraft supported advanced test-pilot instruction, flight research and the development of new cockpit technologies. Continuous upgrades included modern display systems, navigation equipment, telemetry and comprehensive onboard recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased within Corgi’s Aviation Archive Collector Series and limited to 1,501 pieces worldwide, the model features the distinctive ASTRA and QinetiQ markings, detailed tandem canopy, optional landing gear and custom 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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code\/MPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA36007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAe Hawk T.Mk 1A ASTRA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e XX341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire Test Pilots’ School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator:\u003c\/strong\u003e QinetiQ \/ MOD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\/Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e MOD Boscombe Down, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\/Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced stability training and research aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,501 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASTRA and QinetiQ markings, detailed tandem canopy, optional landing gear and custom presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 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\u003eA black mark is present on the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall areas of white undercoat are visible on the underside, as identified by the red arrows in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in Mint condition.\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":57921409319294,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6714.jpg?v=1787924826","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36007-1-72-bae-hawk-t-mk-1a-astra-xx341-etps-qinetiq-boscombe-down-2007","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}