{"product_id":"corgi-aa39306-1-72-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-f-wh","title":"Corgi AA39306 1:72 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I N1801 PS-Y Coimbatore II 264 Sqn","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA39306 is a detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I, finished as N1801 PS-Y “Coimbatore II”, Desmond Hughes and Fred Nash, No.264 Squadron, 1940–41.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.264 Squadron pioneered the Defiant in service. After costly daylight encounters exposed the limitations of a turret fighter without forward-firing guns, the unit moved into night fighting, where surprise and coordinated pilot-gunner teamwork gave the aircraft a more effective role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Defiant concentrated four machine guns in a powered dorsal turret, allowing the gunner to engage aircraft from several angles. It was distinctive but vulnerable when treated as a conventional fighter, and its strongest wartime contribution came during night defence and later training and rescue duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA39306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft \/ Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Identity \/ Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e N1801 PS-Y “Coimbatore II”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot \/ Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desmond Hughes and Fred Nash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquadron \/ Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.264 Squadron RAF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom air defence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940–1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turret fighter \/ night fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed component parts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\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\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" or 16.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe model is in mint condition and comes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly very light wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections will be 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":57991098696062,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa39306-172-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-n1801-ps-y-coimbatore-ii-264-sqn-7929786.jpg?v=1789412976","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa39306-1-72-boulton-paul-defiant-mk-i-f-wh","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}