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Corgi AA36601 1:72 Lockheed P-38J Lightning USAAF 49th FG 9th FS 42-103993 Marge Richard Bong New Guinea 1942

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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Lockheed P-38J Lightning 42-103993 “Marge”, associated with America’s highest-scoring fighter ace of the Second World War, Major Richard Bong. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36601 depicts the aircraft while serving with the USAAF 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, in New Guinea during 1942.

Richard Bong began flying combat missions in the South-West Pacific, where the range, speed and heavy nose-mounted armament of the P-38 Lightning made it particularly well suited to operations across the vast distances of the theatre. Bong quickly established himself as an exceptional fighter pilot and ultimately achieved 40 confirmed aerial victories.

The aircraft carried the name “Marge” in honour of Bong’s future wife, with her portrait prominently displayed on the nose. The model recreates the aircraft in its natural-metal finish with olive-drab anti-glare panels, red recognition markings on the propeller spinners and wingtips, and early USAAF star-and-bar insignia.

Designed to meet a United States Army Air Corps requirement for a high-performance interceptor, the Lockheed P-38 first flew in 1939. Its distinctive twin-boom layout, central cockpit nacelle and twin turbo-supercharged engines gave the aircraft exceptional speed, range and firepower.

The P-38 served as a fighter, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance aircraft and long-range escort. Its concentrated nose armament eliminated the need for gun convergence and gave pilots an accurate and powerful weapons platform, while its long range proved especially valuable in the Pacific theatre.

Limited to 3,990 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Pacific War aircraft, USAAF fighters and historically significant aviation personalities. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed turbocharger and radiator components, a glazed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36601

Aircraft: Lockheed P-38J Lightning

Serial: 42-103993

Aircraft Name: Marge

Pilot: Major Richard Bong

Unit: USAAF 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group

Campaign / Event: South-West Pacific operations

Theatre / Base: New Guinea

Date/Period: 1942

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 3,990 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Marge nose artwork, natural-metal finish, olive-drab anti-glare panels, red recognition markings, detailed twin engines and turbochargers, glazed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Engine and wing: A mark on the side of an engine and a blemish on the underside of a wing.
  • Front landing gear: Small amounts of glue residue around the mounting pins and inside the aircraft's mounting holes. The landing gear has been tested and seats correctly.
  • Completeness: Comes complete.

Box Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Wear to the front face and sides; remains structurally sound for its age. The plastic tray lid has yellowed slightly.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The model will be securely packaged for dispatch.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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 highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Lockheed P-38J Lightning 42-103993 “Marge”, associated with America’s highest-scoring fighter ace of the Second World War, Major Richard Bong. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA36601 depicts the aircraft while serving with the USAAF 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, in New Guinea during 1942.

Richard Bong began flying combat missions in the South-West Pacific, where the range, speed and heavy nose-mounted armament of the P-38 Lightning made it particularly well suited to operations across the vast distances of the theatre. Bong quickly established himself as an exceptional fighter pilot and ultimately achieved 40 confirmed aerial victories.

The aircraft carried the name “Marge” in honour of Bong’s future wife, with her portrait prominently displayed on the nose. The model recreates the aircraft in its natural-metal finish with olive-drab anti-glare panels, red recognition markings on the propeller spinners and wingtips, and early USAAF star-and-bar insignia.

Designed to meet a United States Army Air Corps requirement for a high-performance interceptor, the Lockheed P-38 first flew in 1939. Its distinctive twin-boom layout, central cockpit nacelle and twin turbo-supercharged engines gave the aircraft exceptional speed, range and firepower.

The P-38 served as a fighter, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance aircraft and long-range escort. Its concentrated nose armament eliminated the need for gun convergence and gave pilots an accurate and powerful weapons platform, while its long range proved especially valuable in the Pacific theatre.

Limited to 3,990 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Pacific War aircraft, USAAF fighters and historically significant aviation personalities. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed turbocharger and radiator components, a glazed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA36601

Aircraft: Lockheed P-38J Lightning

Serial: 42-103993

Aircraft Name: Marge

Pilot: Major Richard Bong

Unit: USAAF 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group

Campaign / Event: South-West Pacific operations

Theatre / Base: New Guinea

Date/Period: 1942

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 3,990 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Marge nose artwork, natural-metal finish, olive-drab anti-glare panels, red recognition markings, detailed twin engines and turbochargers, glazed cockpit with pilot figure, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Width (Wingspan): 8.75" or 22.2 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Engine and wing: A mark on the side of an engine and a blemish on the underside of a wing.
  • Front landing gear: Small amounts of glue residue around the mounting pins and inside the aircraft's mounting holes. The landing gear has been tested and seats correctly.
  • Completeness: Comes complete.

Box Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Wear to the front face and sides; remains structurally sound for its age. The plastic tray lid has yellowed slightly.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The model will be securely packaged for dispatch.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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.