{"product_id":"corgi-aa39303-1-72-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-raf-no-307-polish-sqn-n3437-kirton-in-lindsey-1940","title":"Corgi AA39303 1:72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I RAF No.307 Polish Sqn N3437 Kirton-in-Lindsey 1940","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA39303 depicts Defiant N3437 while serving at RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England, during 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlying 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited 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.\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 AA39303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e N3437\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e EW-O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 307 (Polish) Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Night fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defence of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Kirton-in-Lindsey, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\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 1,300 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, 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\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 5.75\" or 14.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" or 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in excellent condition overall and comes complete with accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint bumps are present on the topside of the wings and nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese areas can be seen clearly in the images.\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\u003eBox is in mint condition.\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":57698318319998,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa39303-172-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-raf-no307-polish-sqn-n3437-kirton-in-lindsey-1940-1992626.jpg?v=1784571936","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa39303-1-72-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-raf-no-307-polish-sqn-n3437-kirton-in-lindsey-1940","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}