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Corgi AA36512 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk I RAF No.245 Northern Rhodesian Sqn D-Day England 1944

Sale price£80.00 GBP
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Limited edition 220 of 1000 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
Near Mint (9/10)
Box condition
Mint (10/10)
Completeness
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  • Small area of wear present to the edge of the white stripe on the topside of the wing.
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Model condition

  • Small area of wear present to the edge of the white stripe on the topside of the wing.

Box condition

  • No defects to note.

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Description

A powerful and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon Mk I supporting Allied operations on D-Day. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36512 depicts an aircraft of RAF No. 245 “Northern Rhodesian” Squadron operating from southern England on 6th June 1944.

During the weeks preceding Operation Overlord, RAF Typhoon squadrons attacked radar stations, transport routes, defensive positions and other strategic targets across northern France. These operations were intended to disrupt German communications and reduce the ability of enemy forces to respond to the Allied landings.

On D-Day itself, Typhoon units were available to provide rapid close air support to troops advancing from the Normandy beaches. Forward air controllers operating alongside ground forces could request attacks against enemy vehicles, strongpoints and troop concentrations, allowing the Typhoon to deliver its rockets and cannon fire with devastating effect.

This aircraft is reproduced in the green and grey camouflage carried by RAF fighter-bombers during 1944. Full black and white invasion stripes are applied across the wings and rear fuselage, while yellow leading-edge recognition markings, RAF roundels and the squadron code letters complete its distinctive operational appearance.

Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hawker Typhoon was originally intended as a high-performance interceptor. Although its early development was affected by engine and structural difficulties, the aircraft proved exceptionally effective in the fighter-bomber role. Its powerful Napier Sabre engine, four 20 mm cannon and ability to carry rockets or bombs made it one of the most formidable Allied ground-attack aircraft of the war.

Limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of D-Day aircraft and RAF ground-attack subjects. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, rotating four-bladed propeller, underwing rocket projectiles, authentic invasion stripes and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36512

Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon Mk I

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 245 “Northern Rhodesian” Squadron

Campaign / Event: Operation Overlord / D-Day

Theatre / Base: Southern England / Normandy

Date/Period: 6th June 1944

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,000 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Low-run limited edition, full D-Day invasion stripes, authentic RAF No. 245 Squadron markings, yellow wing leading-edge recognition panels, detailed cockpit, rotating four-bladed propeller, underwing rocket projectiles and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 7" or 17.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Small area of wear present to the edge of the white stripe on the topside of the wing.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • No defects to note.

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 powerful and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon Mk I supporting Allied operations on D-Day. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36512 depicts an aircraft of RAF No. 245 “Northern Rhodesian” Squadron operating from southern England on 6th June 1944.

During the weeks preceding Operation Overlord, RAF Typhoon squadrons attacked radar stations, transport routes, defensive positions and other strategic targets across northern France. These operations were intended to disrupt German communications and reduce the ability of enemy forces to respond to the Allied landings.

On D-Day itself, Typhoon units were available to provide rapid close air support to troops advancing from the Normandy beaches. Forward air controllers operating alongside ground forces could request attacks against enemy vehicles, strongpoints and troop concentrations, allowing the Typhoon to deliver its rockets and cannon fire with devastating effect.

This aircraft is reproduced in the green and grey camouflage carried by RAF fighter-bombers during 1944. Full black and white invasion stripes are applied across the wings and rear fuselage, while yellow leading-edge recognition markings, RAF roundels and the squadron code letters complete its distinctive operational appearance.

Designed by Sydney Camm, the Hawker Typhoon was originally intended as a high-performance interceptor. Although its early development was affected by engine and structural difficulties, the aircraft proved exceptionally effective in the fighter-bomber role. Its powerful Napier Sabre engine, four 20 mm cannon and ability to carry rockets or bombs made it one of the most formidable Allied ground-attack aircraft of the war.

Limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of D-Day aircraft and RAF ground-attack subjects. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, rotating four-bladed propeller, underwing rocket projectiles, authentic invasion stripes and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36512

Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon Mk I

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 245 “Northern Rhodesian” Squadron

Campaign / Event: Operation Overlord / D-Day

Theatre / Base: Southern England / Normandy

Date/Period: 6th June 1944

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,000 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Low-run limited edition, full D-Day invasion stripes, authentic RAF No. 245 Squadron markings, yellow wing leading-edge recognition panels, detailed cockpit, rotating four-bladed propeller, underwing rocket projectiles and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 7" or 17.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • Small area of wear present to the edge of the white stripe on the topside of the wing.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • No defects to note.

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.