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Ideal for display and for collectors who enjoy historically significant Lancaster subjects with real mission identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avro Lancaster B.Mk I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF No.9 Sqn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e LM220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Getting Younger Everyday\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-Boat Pens Raid, January 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdnance:\u003c\/strong\u003e w\/Tallboy bomb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUpon inspection, it is evident that the model has not been displayed. Nevertheless, it has been handled, as indicated by the reattachment of one of the outside vertical stabiliser pitots. The accessories remain in their original factory condition, supporting the assessment that any damage present is attributable solely to handling. These particular points on the model are notably fragile and are easily displaced.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is visible paint bubbling at the tip of the wing, as documented in the accompanying photograph. A thorough examination of the underside reveals that it remains in perfect condition, with no flaws detected.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDespite the minor defects noted, the model presents exceedingly well for display purposes. In light of these imperfections, it has been listed at a price below the original expectation.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box has noticeable wear to the edges a few perforations through the cardboard as shown in the images.\u003c\/p\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. 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