{"product_id":"corgi-aa36310a-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-l2742-529-801-nas-hms-courageous-1937","title":"Corgi AA36310A 1:72 Fairey Swordfish Mk I L2742 529 801 NAS HMS Courageous 1937","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA36310A is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Fairey Swordfish Mk I floatplane, finished as L2742\/529 of No.801 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Courageous in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.801 Naval Air Squadron operated the Swordfish from HMS Courageous during the years immediately before the Second World War. The float-equipped configuration reflected the Swordfish’s flexibility across carrier, land and ship-supported naval aviation duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough outwardly traditional, the Swordfish became one of the Fleet Air Arm’s most effective aircraft. Its rugged construction, low-speed handling and ability to carry torpedoes, bombs and other stores allowed it to undertake reconnaissance, strike and anti-submarine missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\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 AA36310A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairey Swordfish Mk I, float configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e L2742\/529\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.801 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Courageous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1937\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleet Air Arm torpedo and reconnaissance aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" or 15.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" or 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface wear is present on the topside of the upper wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne supporting strut beneath the tail horizontal stabiliser has been reattached, with some adhesive residue visible beside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly very minor wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections will be 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":58026084827518,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa36310a-172-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-l2742-529-801-nas-hms-courageous-1937-8488348.jpg?v=1789413034","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36310a-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-l2742-529-801-nas-hms-courageous-1937","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}