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Corgi AA99110 1:72 Mosquito & Spitfire RAF No. 1 PRU Reconnaissance Set Benson

Sale price£49.99 GBP
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Limited edition 927 of 5000 worldwide

Condition summary

Model condition
Mint (10/10)
Box condition
Good (6/10)
Completeness
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  • Both models are in mint condition and come complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • Both models are in mint condition and come complete.

Box condition

  • Noticeable wear, mainly to the edges and corners.
  • A blue circular sticker is present at the top-left corner. We advise leaving it in place, as removal is likely to damage the box surface.
  • Please review the photographs alongside the condition notes before purchasing.

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Description

A distinctive limited-edition 1:72 scale two-aircraft set commemorating the pioneering photographic reconnaissance work of RAF No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA99110 contains a de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV and a Supermarine Spitfire PR.VII Type G associated with operations from RAF Benson in England.

No. 1 PRU became one of the Royal Air Force's most important specialist reconnaissance units. Its aircraft operated without conventional offensive armament, relying instead on speed, altitude and careful mission planning to photograph enemy installations, industrial targets and military movements across occupied Europe.

The Mosquito represents aircraft DZ473, which was converted from a B.Mk IV airframe to photographic reconnaissance standard and equipped with Williamson F.52 cameras. During a mission on 22nd April 1943, Flight Lieutenants Bill White and Ron Prescott photographed railway facilities at Stettin before continuing across the German coast.

The cameras were reportedly left operating during the return journey, producing important photographic evidence connected with German rocket development. The speed, range and large internal capacity of the Mosquito made it exceptionally well suited to these long-distance intelligence-gathering missions.

The accompanying Spitfire represents aircraft R7059. Originally constructed as a Spitfire Mk I, it was converted into PR.VII Type G configuration during 1941 and subsequently served with No. 1 PRU before later transferring to No. 8 Operational Training Unit.

Both aircraft are reproduced in the distinctive blue finish associated with RAF photographic reconnaissance operations. The understated markings and absence of conventional fighter camouflage give the set a particularly unusual appearance compared with standard wartime Spitfire and Mosquito releases.

Released in 2002 and limited to 5,000 sets worldwide, AA99110 is particularly appealing to collectors of RAF reconnaissance aircraft and multi-model Aviation Archive releases. The set features extensive diecast construction, clear cockpit glazing, detailed crew positions, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original presentation display stands.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA99110

Set: RAF No. 1 PRU Reconnaissance Two-Piece Set

Aircraft One: de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV

Mosquito Serial: DZ473

Mosquito Crew: Flight Lieutenants Bill White and Ron Prescott

Aircraft Two: Supermarine Spitfire PR.VII Type G

Spitfire Serial: R7059

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit

Role: High-speed photographic reconnaissance

Theatre / Base: RAF Benson, England

Date/Period: Second World War, 1941–1943

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Number of Models: Two aircraft

Limited Edition Size: 5,000 sets worldwide

Release Year: 2002

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited-edition two-aircraft release, Mosquito DZ473, Spitfire R7059, distinctive RAF photographic reconnaissance blue finishes, clear cockpit glazing, detailed crew positions, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stands


Model Dimensions

Mosquito Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Mosquito Width (Wingspan): 9" or 22.9 cm

Spitfire Length: 5" or 12.7 cm

Spitfire Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Both models are in mint condition and come complete.

Box condition - Good (6/10)

  • Noticeable wear, mainly to the edges and corners.
  • A blue circular sticker is present at the top-left corner. We advise leaving it in place, as removal is likely to damage the box surface.

Please review the photographs alongside the condition notes before purchasing.

The models will be carefully packed for dispatch. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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 distinctive limited-edition 1:72 scale two-aircraft set commemorating the pioneering photographic reconnaissance work of RAF No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA99110 contains a de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV and a Supermarine Spitfire PR.VII Type G associated with operations from RAF Benson in England.

No. 1 PRU became one of the Royal Air Force's most important specialist reconnaissance units. Its aircraft operated without conventional offensive armament, relying instead on speed, altitude and careful mission planning to photograph enemy installations, industrial targets and military movements across occupied Europe.

The Mosquito represents aircraft DZ473, which was converted from a B.Mk IV airframe to photographic reconnaissance standard and equipped with Williamson F.52 cameras. During a mission on 22nd April 1943, Flight Lieutenants Bill White and Ron Prescott photographed railway facilities at Stettin before continuing across the German coast.

The cameras were reportedly left operating during the return journey, producing important photographic evidence connected with German rocket development. The speed, range and large internal capacity of the Mosquito made it exceptionally well suited to these long-distance intelligence-gathering missions.

The accompanying Spitfire represents aircraft R7059. Originally constructed as a Spitfire Mk I, it was converted into PR.VII Type G configuration during 1941 and subsequently served with No. 1 PRU before later transferring to No. 8 Operational Training Unit.

Both aircraft are reproduced in the distinctive blue finish associated with RAF photographic reconnaissance operations. The understated markings and absence of conventional fighter camouflage give the set a particularly unusual appearance compared with standard wartime Spitfire and Mosquito releases.

Released in 2002 and limited to 5,000 sets worldwide, AA99110 is particularly appealing to collectors of RAF reconnaissance aircraft and multi-model Aviation Archive releases. The set features extensive diecast construction, clear cockpit glazing, detailed crew positions, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and the original presentation display stands.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA99110

Set: RAF No. 1 PRU Reconnaissance Two-Piece Set

Aircraft One: de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV

Mosquito Serial: DZ473

Mosquito Crew: Flight Lieutenants Bill White and Ron Prescott

Aircraft Two: Supermarine Spitfire PR.VII Type G

Spitfire Serial: R7059

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit

Role: High-speed photographic reconnaissance

Theatre / Base: RAF Benson, England

Date/Period: Second World War, 1941–1943

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Number of Models: Two aircraft

Limited Edition Size: 5,000 sets worldwide

Release Year: 2002

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited-edition two-aircraft release, Mosquito DZ473, Spitfire R7059, distinctive RAF photographic reconnaissance blue finishes, clear cockpit glazing, detailed crew positions, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stands


Model Dimensions

Mosquito Length: 6.75" or 17.1 cm

Mosquito Width (Wingspan): 9" or 22.9 cm

Spitfire Length: 5" or 12.7 cm

Spitfire Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Both models are in mint condition and come complete.

Box condition - Good (6/10)

  • Noticeable wear, mainly to the edges and corners.
  • A blue circular sticker is present at the top-left corner. We advise leaving it in place, as removal is likely to damage the box surface.

Please review the photographs alongside the condition notes before purchasing.

The models will be carefully packed for dispatch. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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.