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Corgi AA39303 1:72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I RAF No.307 Polish Sqn N3437 Kirton-in-Lindsey 1940
Preowned - Excellent (8/10)
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Description
A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I operated by the Royal Air Force's Polish No. 307 Squadron during the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA39303 depicts Defiant N3437 while serving at RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England, during 1940.
No. 307 Squadron was formed in August 1940 through an agreement between the British and Polish governments. Staffed largely by Polish airmen who had escaped occupied Europe, the unit became the only Polish squadron to specialise initially in night-fighter operations alongside the Royal Air Force.
Flying from RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey in Lincolnshire, the squadron used the Defiant to defend Britain against Luftwaffe night raids. Although the aircraft had proved increasingly vulnerable as a daylight fighter, its concentrated turret armament and two-man crew gave it continued value in the night-fighter role.
Aircraft N3437 is reproduced in the standard RAF camouflage of the period, with brown and green upper surfaces, contrasting undersides, prominent national roundels and the individual squadron code “EW-O” applied along the fuselage. The model also recreates the Defiant's most recognisable feature, its rotating four-gun dorsal turret.
Designed to meet an Air Ministry requirement for a two-seat turret fighter, the Boulton Paul Defiant first flew in 1937. Rather than carrying fixed forward-firing guns, its armament was concentrated in a power-operated turret behind the pilot. The concept was intended to allow the aircraft to attack bombers from below or alongside while the pilot concentrated on positioning the aircraft.
Limited to 1,300 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Polish RAF units, Battle of Britain aircraft and unusual British fighter designs. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit, a fully rendered rotating dorsal turret with four machine guns, positionable turret fairings, robust removable landing gear, configurable ventral aerial detailing and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA39303
Aircraft: Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I
Serial: N3437
Tactical Markings: EW-O
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 307 (Polish) Squadron
Role: Night fighter
Campaign / Event: Defence of Britain
Theatre / Base: RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England
Date/Period: 1940
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,300 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic RAF No. 307 Polish Squadron EW-O markings, period RAF camouflage, detailed cockpit, rotating dorsal turret with four machine guns, positionable turret fairings, removable landing gear, configurable ventral aerial and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.5" or 16.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete with accessories.
- Paint bumps are present on the topside of the wings and nose.
- These areas can be seen clearly in the images.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- Box is in mint condition.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
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For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
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For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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.
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Corgi AA39303 1:72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I RAF No.307 Polish Sqn N3437 Kirton-in-Lindsey 1940
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Description
A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I operated by the Royal Air Force's Polish No. 307 Squadron during the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA39303 depicts Defiant N3437 while serving at RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England, during 1940.
No. 307 Squadron was formed in August 1940 through an agreement between the British and Polish governments. Staffed largely by Polish airmen who had escaped occupied Europe, the unit became the only Polish squadron to specialise initially in night-fighter operations alongside the Royal Air Force.
Flying from RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey in Lincolnshire, the squadron used the Defiant to defend Britain against Luftwaffe night raids. Although the aircraft had proved increasingly vulnerable as a daylight fighter, its concentrated turret armament and two-man crew gave it continued value in the night-fighter role.
Aircraft N3437 is reproduced in the standard RAF camouflage of the period, with brown and green upper surfaces, contrasting undersides, prominent national roundels and the individual squadron code “EW-O” applied along the fuselage. The model also recreates the Defiant's most recognisable feature, its rotating four-gun dorsal turret.
Designed to meet an Air Ministry requirement for a two-seat turret fighter, the Boulton Paul Defiant first flew in 1937. Rather than carrying fixed forward-firing guns, its armament was concentrated in a power-operated turret behind the pilot. The concept was intended to allow the aircraft to attack bombers from below or alongside while the pilot concentrated on positioning the aircraft.
Limited to 1,300 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Polish RAF units, Battle of Britain aircraft and unusual British fighter designs. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, a detailed cockpit, a fully rendered rotating dorsal turret with four machine guns, positionable turret fairings, robust removable landing gear, configurable ventral aerial detailing and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA39303
Aircraft: Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I
Serial: N3437
Tactical Markings: EW-O
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 307 (Polish) Squadron
Role: Night fighter
Campaign / Event: Defence of Britain
Theatre / Base: RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England
Date/Period: 1940
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,300 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Limited edition release, authentic RAF No. 307 Polish Squadron EW-O markings, period RAF camouflage, detailed cockpit, rotating dorsal turret with four machine guns, positionable turret fairings, removable landing gear, configurable ventral aerial and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 5.75" or 14.6 cm
Width (Wingspan): 6.5" or 16.5 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete with accessories.
- Paint bumps are present on the topside of the wings and nose.
- These areas can be seen clearly in the images.
Box condition - Mint (10/10)
- Box is in mint condition.
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
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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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