If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
Corgi AA36512 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk I RAF No.245 Northern Rhodesian Sqn D-Day England 1944
Duties & Taxes Prepaid Where Available
30-Day Returns
Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited Edition
220 of 1000
Pieces Worldwide
Dispatch by
Thu, Sep 10
Rates shown in cart
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
Choose options
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
Browse Sold Archive
Browse previously sold diecast aircraft and collectable models from The Collectables Vault. This archive shows past stock, rare releases, and examples of the models that may return in future collections.
Free Express UK Shipping
On orders over £100.
Satisfied or refunded
Building and maintaining our customers’ trust.
Top-notch support
Reliable and customer focussed service
Secure & Flexible Payments
Pay with multiple secure payment options