{"product_id":"corgi-aa38703-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-raf-no-610-sqn-rb159-richard-newbery-v-1-1944","title":"Corgi AA38703 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV RAF No.610 Sqn RB159 Richard Newbery V-1 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Griffon-powered Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV used to defend Britain against the V-1 flying bomb threat during 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA38703 depicts Spitfire RB159, coded “DW-D”, of RAF No. 610 “County of Chester” Squadron, associated with Squadron Leader Richard Newbery at RAF West Malling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 610 Squadron became one of the first RAF units to re-equip with the powerful Spitfire Mk XIV in early 1944. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, the new variant offered the speed and climbing performance required to intercept the fast-moving V-1 flying bombs that began falling on southern England during June 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquadron Leader Richard Newbery commanded No. 610 Squadron during this demanding period. Flying Spitfire RB159, he contributed to the squadron's campaign against the V-1 threat, which required pilots to locate, pursue and destroy the small pilotless weapons before they reached heavily populated areas. The model is accompanied by a separate V-1 flying bomb, allowing the distinctive interception pairing to be displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Mk XIV represented a major development of R.J. Mitchell's celebrated fighter design. Its powerful Griffon engine, five-bladed propeller and revised airframe gave it significantly improved high-speed and high-altitude performance. These qualities made the Mk XIV particularly effective against the V-1, which was fast enough to challenge many earlier Allied fighter variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,800 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of RAF fighters, Spitfire variants and Home Front aviation. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, authentic DW-D squadron codes, five-bladed propeller, finely reproduced camouflage and national markings, separate V-1 flying bomb and two original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stands.\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 AA38703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e RB159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e DW-D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squadron Leader Richard Newbery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 610 “County of Chester” Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defence of Britain against the V-1 flying bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF West Malling, England\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\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 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 Limited edition release, separate V-1 flying bomb model, authentic RAF No. 610 Squadron DW-D markings, five-bladed propeller, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, period camouflage, finely reproduced panel detailing and two original presentation display stands\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 5.5\" or 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in near mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall green scuff present to the inner wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e, the certificate of authenticity and rear landing gear wheel-down accessory are missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in excellent condition overall, with some colour fading to the side and minor wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic inner tray lid has yellowed with age.\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":55268826087806,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3798.jpg?v=1784202661","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa38703-1-72-supermarine-spitfire-mk-xiv-raf-no-610-sqn-rb159-richard-newbery-v-1-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}