{"product_id":"corgi-aa36514-1-72-hawker-typhoon-mk-i-raf-no-146-wing-pd521-jbii-john-robert-baldwin-1944","title":"Corgi AA36514 1:72 Hawker Typhoon Mk I RAF No.146 Wing PD521 JBII John Robert Baldwin 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaldwin'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\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 AA36514\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Typhoon Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PD521\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e JBII\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 146 Wing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e North-west Europe ground-attack operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter-bomber and ground-attack 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 800 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 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\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 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" or 17.8 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo notable defects.\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":57710899069310,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa36514-172-hawker-typhoon-mk-i-raf-no146-wing-pd521-jbii-john-robert-baldwin-1944-9771182.jpg?v=1784737639","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa36514-1-72-hawker-typhoon-mk-i-raf-no-146-wing-pd521-jbii-john-robert-baldwin-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}