{"product_id":"corgi-aa99110-1-72-raf-no-1-pru-reconnaissance-set-mosquito-pr-iv-dz473-and-spitfire-pr-vii-r7059-raf-benson","title":"Corgi AA99110 1:72 RAF No.1 PRU Reconnaissance Set Mosquito PR.IV DZ473 and Spitfire PR.VII R7059 RAF Benson","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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 AA99110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No. 1 PRU Reconnaissance Two-Piece Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft One:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Havilland Mosquito PR.Mk IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e DZ473\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito Crew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight Lieutenants Bill White and Ron Prescott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire PR.VII Type G\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Serial:\u003c\/strong\u003e R7059\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed photographic reconnaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Benson, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War, 1941–1943\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\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 sets worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\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 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.75\" or 17.1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMosquito Width (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" or 22.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" or 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Width (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece model set is in good condition overall due to the noted issues on the Spitfire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpitfire is missing its nose cone and the aerial behind the cockpit has broken off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe broken aerial is included, so this part can be repaired if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear is present to the leading edge of the Spitfire wing, which slightly carries onto the topside of the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosquito model is in mint condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories come complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in very good condition for its age, with some shelf wear present to the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox remains structurally sound.\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\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57752892047742,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5111.jpg?v=1785173921","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa99110-1-72-raf-no-1-pru-reconnaissance-set-mosquito-pr-iv-dz473-and-spitfire-pr-vii-r7059-raf-benson","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}