{"product_id":"corgi-aa99182-1-72-merlins-over-malta-spitfire-and-hurricane-two-piece-set","title":"Corgi AA99182 1:72 Merlins Over Malta Spitfire Mk.Vb and Hurricane Mk.XIIa Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorgi AA99182 is the 1:72 Merlins Over Malta two-aircraft set, pairing Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb BM591 with Hawker Hurricane Mk.XIIA G-HURI in a limited-edition tribute to the fighters associated with Malta's wartime defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set was produced in support of the Merlins Over Malta project, which returned airworthy Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft to the island in tribute to the aircraft and crews that defended Malta. Its subjects recall the reinforcement of the island during 1942, when fighter pilots faced sustained Axis air attacks in one of the Mediterranean campaign's most demanding theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire is presented as BM591, coded U-2 for its delivery flight from USS Wasp on 20 April 1942. The Hurricane is depicted as G-HURI representing HA-C \/ Z5140 of No. 126 Squadron on 10 March 1942, bringing two historically significant Malta fighters together in one display set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\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 AA99182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlins Over Malta two-piece aircraft set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vb BM591 \/ U-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawker Hurricane Mk.XIIA G-HURI representing HA-C \/ Z5140\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit represented:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 126 Squadron RAF for the Hurricane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malta, 1942\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 1,360 sets worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 in (12.7 cm) long with a 6.25 in (15.9 cm) wingspan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.25 in (13.3 cm) long with a 6.75 in (17.1 cm) wingspan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coordinated two-model presentation with historically inspired Malta markings and display options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll noted defects are identified with red flaw arrows in the photographs for clear observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near mint, with a residue spot beside the antenna. The original seal was opened solely to inspect this area, and an image of the intact seal has been retained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHurricane inspection note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The residue did not lift with a soft brush and appears to be a factory defect. We advise against forceful removal because this could lift the paint beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint, with no defects noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall, with one dent to the angled side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The outer white slipcase is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. 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