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Corgi AA36514 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk I RAF No.146 Wing PD521 JBII John Robert Baldwin 1944

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Description

A powerful and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon Mk I flown by leading Typhoon ace John Robert Baldwin during 1944. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36514 depicts aircraft PD521, carrying the individual marking “JBII”, while serving with RAF No. 146 Wing.

John Robert Baldwin became one of the Royal Air Force's most successful Hawker Typhoon pilots. After completing his first operational tour, he returned to frontline flying and assumed command of No. 146 Wing, leading formations of Typhoons on demanding ground-attack missions across north-western Europe.

Following the Allied landings in Normandy, Typhoon units played an increasingly important role in supporting ground forces. Their combination of speed, heavy cannon armament and externally carried rockets or bombs made them highly effective against enemy vehicles, transport routes, defensive positions and other battlefield targets.

Baldwin's operational records indicate that he flew a substantial number of sorties while commanding the wing. His reputation was such that more than one Typhoon was configured for his use, allowing him to select an aircraft equipped either with bombs or rocket projectiles depending on the requirements of the mission.

Aircraft PD521 was marked “JBII” and is represented carrying rocket projectiles beneath its wings. The model recreates its olive green and grey upper-surface camouflage, contrasting underside, yellow leading-edge recognition markings and prominent RAF roundels. Baldwin's individual initials are displayed on the forward fuselage.

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

Limited to only 800 pieces worldwide, this is a particularly scarce Corgi Typhoon release. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating four-bladed propeller, prominent underwing rocket armament, authentic JBII markings and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36514

Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon Mk I

Serial: PD521

Tactical Markings: JBII

Pilot: Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 146 Wing

Campaign / Event: North-west Europe ground-attack operations

Date/Period: 1944

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 800 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Scarce low-run limited edition, authentic JBII personal markings, olive green and grey camouflage, yellow wing leading-edge recognition panels, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, 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 - New (10/10)

  • Undisplayed.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • No notable defects.

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.

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Description

A powerful and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the rocket-armed Hawker Typhoon Mk I flown by leading Typhoon ace John Robert Baldwin during 1944. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36514 depicts aircraft PD521, carrying the individual marking “JBII”, while serving with RAF No. 146 Wing.

John Robert Baldwin became one of the Royal Air Force's most successful Hawker Typhoon pilots. After completing his first operational tour, he returned to frontline flying and assumed command of No. 146 Wing, leading formations of Typhoons on demanding ground-attack missions across north-western Europe.

Following the Allied landings in Normandy, Typhoon units played an increasingly important role in supporting ground forces. Their combination of speed, heavy cannon armament and externally carried rockets or bombs made them highly effective against enemy vehicles, transport routes, defensive positions and other battlefield targets.

Baldwin's operational records indicate that he flew a substantial number of sorties while commanding the wing. His reputation was such that more than one Typhoon was configured for his use, allowing him to select an aircraft equipped either with bombs or rocket projectiles depending on the requirements of the mission.

Aircraft PD521 was marked “JBII” and is represented carrying rocket projectiles beneath its wings. The model recreates its olive green and grey upper-surface camouflage, contrasting underside, yellow leading-edge recognition markings and prominent RAF roundels. Baldwin's individual initials are displayed on the forward fuselage.

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

Limited to only 800 pieces worldwide, this is a particularly scarce Corgi Typhoon release. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating four-bladed propeller, prominent underwing rocket armament, authentic JBII markings and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36514

Aircraft: Hawker Typhoon Mk I

Serial: PD521

Tactical Markings: JBII

Pilot: Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 146 Wing

Campaign / Event: North-west Europe ground-attack operations

Date/Period: 1944

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Fighter-bomber and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 800 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Scarce low-run limited edition, authentic JBII personal markings, olive green and grey camouflage, yellow wing leading-edge recognition panels, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, 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 - New (10/10)

  • Undisplayed.

Box condition - Mint (10/10)

  • No notable defects.

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.