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Corgi AA39803 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ADV ZE760 RAF No.5 Sqn RAF Coningsby 1991

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Preowned - Mint (10/10)
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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of Panavia Tornado F3 ADV ZE760 of Royal Air Force No. 5 Squadron. Corgi AA39803 depicts the aircraft operating from RAF Coningsby during 1991, when the Tornado F3 formed a central part of Britain's air-defence force at the close of the Cold War.

Developed as the air-defence member of the multinational Tornado family, the F3 was optimised as a long-range interceptor. Its extended fuselage, Foxhunter radar, two-seat crew arrangement and combination of Skyflash and Sidewinder missiles were intended to counter Soviet bombers and cruise-missile carriers approaching the United Kingdom.

The first improved Tornado F3s reached RAF Coningsby in 1986 and progressively replaced the Phantom in frontline air-defence service. The variable-sweep wings allowed the aircraft to combine efficient high-speed interception with the handling needed for take-off, landing and sustained patrol duties.

No. 5 Squadron operated the Tornado F3 from RAF Coningsby and was responsible for the air defence of the United Kingdom, including Quick Reaction Alert duties and the interception of Soviet reconnaissance aircraft near British airspace. The year 1991 also followed the squadron's contribution to the RAF Tornado F3 deployment supporting coalition air defence during Operation Granby.

This release represents ZE760 in No. 5 Squadron markings at RAF Coningsby in 1991. Its authentic Cold War-era presentation, prominent squadron markings and association with the RAF's final dedicated interceptor make it a distinctive subject for modern Royal Air Force collections.

Released within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series and limited to 1,200 pieces worldwide, the model features articulated variable-sweep wings, movable elevators, opening canopy with crew figures, detailed engine exhaust areas, detachable ordnance, optional undercarriage and a presentation display stand. This example includes certificate number 364 of 1,200.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: AA39803

Aircraft: Panavia Tornado F3 ADV

Unit/Markings: Royal Air Force No. 5 Squadron

Serial: ZE760

Year/Date: 1991

Base/Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England

Role: Long-range air-defence interceptor

Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Limited Edition Size: 1,200 pieces worldwide

Certificate Number: 364 of 1,200

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic components

Special Features: Articulated variable-sweep wings, movable elevators, opening canopy with crew figures, detachable ordnance, optional undercarriage and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm

Width (Wingspan): 7.75" or 19.7 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

The model displays a small area of paint wear on the underside beside the front undercarriage area. It otherwise presents very well.


Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

The box displays general shelf wear, together with flexing and crushing to the front and rear panels.


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

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 Panavia Tornado F3 ADV ZE760 of Royal Air Force No. 5 Squadron. Corgi AA39803 depicts the aircraft operating from RAF Coningsby during 1991, when the Tornado F3 formed a central part of Britain's air-defence force at the close of the Cold War.

Developed as the air-defence member of the multinational Tornado family, the F3 was optimised as a long-range interceptor. Its extended fuselage, Foxhunter radar, two-seat crew arrangement and combination of Skyflash and Sidewinder missiles were intended to counter Soviet bombers and cruise-missile carriers approaching the United Kingdom.

The first improved Tornado F3s reached RAF Coningsby in 1986 and progressively replaced the Phantom in frontline air-defence service. The variable-sweep wings allowed the aircraft to combine efficient high-speed interception with the handling needed for take-off, landing and sustained patrol duties.

No. 5 Squadron operated the Tornado F3 from RAF Coningsby and was responsible for the air defence of the United Kingdom, including Quick Reaction Alert duties and the interception of Soviet reconnaissance aircraft near British airspace. The year 1991 also followed the squadron's contribution to the RAF Tornado F3 deployment supporting coalition air defence during Operation Granby.

This release represents ZE760 in No. 5 Squadron markings at RAF Coningsby in 1991. Its authentic Cold War-era presentation, prominent squadron markings and association with the RAF's final dedicated interceptor make it a distinctive subject for modern Royal Air Force collections.

Released within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series and limited to 1,200 pieces worldwide, the model features articulated variable-sweep wings, movable elevators, opening canopy with crew figures, detailed engine exhaust areas, detachable ordnance, optional undercarriage and a presentation display stand. This example includes certificate number 364 of 1,200.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Scale: 1:72

Model Code/MPN: AA39803

Aircraft: Panavia Tornado F3 ADV

Unit/Markings: Royal Air Force No. 5 Squadron

Serial: ZE760

Year/Date: 1991

Base/Location: RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England

Role: Long-range air-defence interceptor

Operator/Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Limited Edition Size: 1,200 pieces worldwide

Certificate Number: 364 of 1,200

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic components

Special Features: Articulated variable-sweep wings, movable elevators, opening canopy with crew figures, detachable ordnance, optional undercarriage and presentation display stand


Dimensions

Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm

Width (Wingspan): 7.75" or 19.7 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

The model displays a small area of paint wear on the underside beside the front undercarriage area. It otherwise presents very well.


Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

The box displays general shelf wear, together with flexing and crushing to the front and rear panels.


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

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.