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Corgi AA36105 1:72 Canadian-Vickers OA-10A SA-10A Catalina 44-33939 USAF 4th Air Rescue Sqn Hamilton AFB 1949

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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
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Description

A colourful and highly distinctive 1:72 scale diecast representation of Canadian-Vickers-built Catalina 44-33939, operated by the United States Air Force's 4th Air Rescue Squadron from Hamilton Air Force Base, California, during 1949. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36105 features the highly visible rescue markings applied to an aircraft dedicated to locating and assisting aircrews in distress.

Aircraft 44-33939 was manufactured in Canada by Canadian Vickers as a PBV-1A, the Canadian-built equivalent of the amphibious Catalina. It was delivered to the United States Army Air Forces under the OA-10A designation and subsequently continued serving after the creation of the independent United States Air Force.

In 1948, USAF designation changes resulted in surviving OA-10A aircraft becoming SA-10As, with the S prefix identifying their search-and-rescue role. Corgi marketed AA36105 as an OA-10A Catalina, but for its represented 1949 period the aircraft was technically an SA-10A.

The aircraft is reproduced in one of the most colourful Catalina schemes represented within the Aviation Archive range. Its predominantly blue-grey finish is contrasted by large yellow and red recognition areas, prominent RESCUE titles and United States Air Force national markings designed to make the aircraft highly visible during emergency operations.

The 4th Air Rescue Squadron was based at Hamilton Air Force Base in California during this period and operated specialised aircraft tasked with locating and assisting distressed aircrews. Amphibious Catalinas were particularly useful because they combined long endurance with the ability to operate from either conventional airfields or suitable stretches of water.

Originally developed before the Second World War, the Catalina became one of the most versatile flying boats ever produced. Its exceptional range allowed it to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, transport and air-sea rescue missions across enormous areas.

The amphibious version incorporated retractable landing gear while retaining the Catalina's boat-shaped hull and retractable wingtip floats. This flexibility made the aircraft particularly valuable for rescue work where a crew might need to search over long distances and subsequently land close to survivors.

Limited to 1,210 pieces worldwide, this substantial Corgi model features the Catalina's enormous parasol wing, detailed observation blisters, articulating outrigger floats, clear landing-light lenses and extensive surface detailing. The amphibious undercarriage can be configured for ground or in-flight presentation.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: AA36105

Aircraft: Canadian-Vickers Catalina

Corgi Catalogue Designation: OA-10A Catalina

1949 USAF Designation: SA-10A Catalina

Military Serial: 44-33939

Original Manufacturer Type: Canadian-Vickers PBV-1A

Unit/Markings: USAF 4th Air Rescue Squadron

Base: Hamilton Air Force Base, California

Year/Date: 1949

Operator/Country: United States Air Force / United States

Role: Air-Sea Rescue / Search and Rescue

Limited Edition: 1,210 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive rescue colour scheme, RESCUE titles, detailed cockpit and observation blisters, articulating wingtip floats, clear landing-light lenses, configurable amphibious landing gear and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 10.75" or 27.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 17.25" or 43.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • The model is in near mint condition overall.
  • A small paint smudge is present on the first "E" of the "RESCUE" lettering on the topside of the wing.
  • A small area of paint discolouration is also present next to the viewing pods on the side of the aircraft.
  • Please note that the certificate is missing.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box/sleeve is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A colourful and highly distinctive 1:72 scale diecast representation of Canadian-Vickers-built Catalina 44-33939, operated by the United States Air Force's 4th Air Rescue Squadron from Hamilton Air Force Base, California, during 1949. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36105 features the highly visible rescue markings applied to an aircraft dedicated to locating and assisting aircrews in distress.

Aircraft 44-33939 was manufactured in Canada by Canadian Vickers as a PBV-1A, the Canadian-built equivalent of the amphibious Catalina. It was delivered to the United States Army Air Forces under the OA-10A designation and subsequently continued serving after the creation of the independent United States Air Force.

In 1948, USAF designation changes resulted in surviving OA-10A aircraft becoming SA-10As, with the S prefix identifying their search-and-rescue role. Corgi marketed AA36105 as an OA-10A Catalina, but for its represented 1949 period the aircraft was technically an SA-10A.

The aircraft is reproduced in one of the most colourful Catalina schemes represented within the Aviation Archive range. Its predominantly blue-grey finish is contrasted by large yellow and red recognition areas, prominent RESCUE titles and United States Air Force national markings designed to make the aircraft highly visible during emergency operations.

The 4th Air Rescue Squadron was based at Hamilton Air Force Base in California during this period and operated specialised aircraft tasked with locating and assisting distressed aircrews. Amphibious Catalinas were particularly useful because they combined long endurance with the ability to operate from either conventional airfields or suitable stretches of water.

Originally developed before the Second World War, the Catalina became one of the most versatile flying boats ever produced. Its exceptional range allowed it to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, transport and air-sea rescue missions across enormous areas.

The amphibious version incorporated retractable landing gear while retaining the Catalina's boat-shaped hull and retractable wingtip floats. This flexibility made the aircraft particularly valuable for rescue work where a crew might need to search over long distances and subsequently land close to survivors.

Limited to 1,210 pieces worldwide, this substantial Corgi model features the Catalina's enormous parasol wing, detailed observation blisters, articulating outrigger floats, clear landing-light lenses and extensive surface detailing. The amphibious undercarriage can be configured for ground or in-flight presentation.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: AA36105

Aircraft: Canadian-Vickers Catalina

Corgi Catalogue Designation: OA-10A Catalina

1949 USAF Designation: SA-10A Catalina

Military Serial: 44-33939

Original Manufacturer Type: Canadian-Vickers PBV-1A

Unit/Markings: USAF 4th Air Rescue Squadron

Base: Hamilton Air Force Base, California

Year/Date: 1949

Operator/Country: United States Air Force / United States

Role: Air-Sea Rescue / Search and Rescue

Limited Edition: 1,210 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive rescue colour scheme, RESCUE titles, detailed cockpit and observation blisters, articulating wingtip floats, clear landing-light lenses, configurable amphibious landing gear and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 10.75" or 27.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 17.25" or 43.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • The model is in near mint condition overall.
  • A small paint smudge is present on the first "E" of the "RESCUE" lettering on the topside of the wing.
  • A small area of paint discolouration is also present next to the viewing pods on the side of the aircraft.
  • Please note that the certificate is missing.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box/sleeve is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.