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Corgi Aviation 48604 1:144 Bristol Britannia XM496 RAF TC - Corgi

Corgi Aviation 48604 1:144 Bristol Britannia XM496 RAF TC

Name: Corgi Aviation 48604 1:144 Bristol Britannia XM496 RAF TC
Brand: Corgi
Price: 42.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Preowned - Excellent (8/10)

Limited Edition

2301 of 2700

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Description
Condition
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Description

This Bristol Britannia 253/C.Mk1 represents XM496 of Royal Air Force Transport Command in a clean white transport scheme. The long-range turboprop profile and classic RAF markings give it a strong post-war identity, reflecting Britain’s move into modern strategic air transport.

A distinctive addition to any RAF or classic transport aircraft collection, with an elegant silhouette that stands out beautifully on display. Ideal for display and for collectors who enjoy larger British aviation subjects in 1:144 scale.

Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Range: Military Air Power

Model code: 48604

Aircraft: Bristol Britannia 253/C.Mk1

Serial/Code: XM496

Unit: Royal Air Force Transport Command

Scale: 1:144

Limited Edition: Yes

Material: Diecast

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

The model is in excellent condition. However, there is some paint bubbling on the tail's vertical stabiliser.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

The box is in excellent condition for its age, showing some minor crushing to the back and signs of usage wear on the sides.

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

Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.

Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional Grading page.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.

- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.

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