{"product_id":"corgi-aa36311-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-rnfaa-no-833-nas-v4448-hms-biter-operation-torch-1942","title":"Corgi AA36311 1:72 Fairey Swordfish Mk I RNFAA No.833 NAS V4448 HMS Biter Operation Torch 1942","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Fairey Swordfish Mk I serving aboard HMS Biter during Operation Torch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36311 depicts aircraft V4448 of Royal Navy No. 833 Naval Air Squadron while operating from Gibraltar during November 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation Torch was the major Allied amphibious invasion of French North Africa. Royal Navy carriers and their aircraft were tasked with protecting the invasion fleet, supporting the landings and countering the threat posed by enemy submarines and aircraft operating throughout the western Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 833 Naval Air Squadron operated the Swordfish from the escort carrier HMS Biter. Its crews flew anti-submarine patrols and maritime reconnaissance missions, helping to protect the naval task force during the approach to the invasion beaches and throughout the early stages of the operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft V4448 is reproduced in the muted camouflage applied to Fleet Air Arm aircraft during the period. The model carries Royal Navy roundels and unit markings, along with the Swordfish's characteristic fixed undercarriage, open crew positions and extensive interplane rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the Fairey Aviation Company, the Swordfish first flew in 1934. Although its biplane construction appeared outdated by the beginning of the Second World War, its dependable handling, ability to operate from short carrier decks and capacity to carry torpedoes, bombs and depth charges made it exceptionally versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Fleet Air Arm aircraft, Operation Torch subjects and British naval aviation. The model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces, fine structural rigging, a detailed three-man cockpit, pivoting defensive machine gun, external stores and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation 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\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA36311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairey Swordfish Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e V4448\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm No. 833 Naval Air Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Biter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Torch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibraltar \/ North Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1942\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\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-submarine patrol and maritime reconnaissance aircraft\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 1,000 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 Authentic No. 833 NAS markings, period Fleet Air Arm camouflage, simulated fabric-covered surfaces, fine structural rigging, detailed open cockpit with three crew figures, pivoting defensive machine gun, external stores and original presentation 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\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - New (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndisplayed.\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\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":57710742569342,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa36311-172-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-rnfaa-no833-nas-v4448-hms-biter-operation-torch-1942-1135667.jpg?v=1784654778","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36311-1-72-fairey-swordfish-mk-i-rnfaa-no-833-nas-v4448-hms-biter-operation-torch-1942","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}