{"product_id":"corgi-aa36310b-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-l2742-810-nas-hms-courageous-1937","title":"Corgi AA36310B 1:72 Fairey Swordfish Mk I L2742 810 NAS HMS Courageous 1937","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Fairey Swordfish Mk I L2742\/529 of Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.810 Naval Air Squadron aboard HMS Courageous in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swordfish was developed as a carrier-based torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. Although its fabric-covered biplane design appeared outdated, its stability, payload flexibility and dependable low-speed handling made it exceptionally well suited to naval operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL2742 was associated with HMS Courageous and could be operated with either floats or wheeled landing gear. This AA36310B release represents the wheeled configuration; its companion variant depicted the same aircraft fitted for floatplane operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, the model features folding wings, fine bracing wires, a detailed open cockpit with three crew figures, pivoting rear machine gun, rotating propeller and 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA36310B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairey Swordfish Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e L2742 \/ 529\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No.810 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\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\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheeled undercarriage\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 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 Folding wings, fine bracing wires, three crew figures, pivoting rear machine gun, rotating propeller and 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 6\" or 15.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" or 19.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in very good overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall wear marks are present on the topsides of the wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn area on the nose shows discolouration to the grey paint or a possible repair attempt; the cause cannot be confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ladder on the side is loose at one side of its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne folding wing is looser than the other. It remains in position for display but swings back more freely during handling, so care is advised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes 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":57945502286206,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_7041.jpg?v=1789140584","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36310b-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-l2742-810-nas-hms-courageous-1937","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}