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Corgi AA33412 1:72 Westland Sea King HAS.Mk 1 ETPS XV370 MOD Boscombe Down 1987

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Description

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Westland Sea King HAS.Mk 1 operated by the Empire Test Pilots’ School at MOD Boscombe Down. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33412 depicts Sea King XV370 in its distinctive ETPS red, white and blue colour scheme during 1987.

Aircraft XV370 was one of the earliest British-built Sea Kings and was initially involved in the type’s development and evaluation programme. Following production under licence by Westland, early examples were subjected to extensive testing before the Sea King entered operational service with the Royal Navy.

After its earlier development work, XV370 was transferred to the Empire Test Pilots’ School at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. ETPS trains experienced military and civilian aircrew to conduct flight testing and aircraft evaluation, using specially equipped aircraft to introduce students to a wide variety of handling characteristics, systems and test techniques.

The aircraft is reproduced in the highly recognisable ETPS scheme, combining a predominantly white upper fuselage with dark blue lower surfaces and a bright red tail section. Royal Air Force-style roundels, prominent Empire Test Pilots’ School markings and the serial XV370 complete one of the most colourful finishes carried by a British Sea King.

Developed from the American Sikorsky SH-3, the Westland Sea King was adapted extensively for British service. The HAS.Mk 1 entered Royal Navy use as an all-weather anti-submarine warfare helicopter, incorporating British engines, avionics and mission equipment. Its spacious cabin, amphibious hull and powerful twin-engine configuration later allowed the Sea King family to undertake search and rescue, airborne early warning, troop transport and utility duties.

Limited to 2,130 pieces worldwide, this impressive release is particularly appealing to collectors of British test aircraft, Royal Navy helicopters and unusual aviation colour schemes. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed cockpit and cabin glazing, a sliding side door and two complete sets of rotor blades. These allow the helicopter to be displayed with naturally drooping stationary blades or upward-curving blades representing an in-flight configuration.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33412

Aircraft: Westland Sea King HAS.Mk 1

Serial: XV370

Unit: Empire Test Pilots’ School

Role: Flight test and training helicopter

Theatre / Base: MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, England

Date/Period: 1987

Operator / Country: Empire Test Pilots’ School / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 2,130 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited edition release, distinctive ETPS red, white and blue colour scheme, authentic XV370 markings, extensive cockpit and cabin glazing, detailed interior, sliding side cargo door, radar and external equipment, two interchangeable rotor blade sets, ground-display and in-flight rotor configurations, wheeled undercarriage and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 12.25" or 31.1 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Likely to have never been on display as the blades are still thermal sealed in the packets.
  • Comes complete.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Wear is present but for the age the box is in excellent condition overall.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

Holiday dispatch update

We are currently away on holiday until Friday, 2 October. Orders can still be placed as normal. Dispatch resumes on Monday, 5 October.  Please see below for further general information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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 substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Westland Sea King HAS.Mk 1 operated by the Empire Test Pilots’ School at MOD Boscombe Down. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33412 depicts Sea King XV370 in its distinctive ETPS red, white and blue colour scheme during 1987.

Aircraft XV370 was one of the earliest British-built Sea Kings and was initially involved in the type’s development and evaluation programme. Following production under licence by Westland, early examples were subjected to extensive testing before the Sea King entered operational service with the Royal Navy.

After its earlier development work, XV370 was transferred to the Empire Test Pilots’ School at Boscombe Down in Wiltshire. ETPS trains experienced military and civilian aircrew to conduct flight testing and aircraft evaluation, using specially equipped aircraft to introduce students to a wide variety of handling characteristics, systems and test techniques.

The aircraft is reproduced in the highly recognisable ETPS scheme, combining a predominantly white upper fuselage with dark blue lower surfaces and a bright red tail section. Royal Air Force-style roundels, prominent Empire Test Pilots’ School markings and the serial XV370 complete one of the most colourful finishes carried by a British Sea King.

Developed from the American Sikorsky SH-3, the Westland Sea King was adapted extensively for British service. The HAS.Mk 1 entered Royal Navy use as an all-weather anti-submarine warfare helicopter, incorporating British engines, avionics and mission equipment. Its spacious cabin, amphibious hull and powerful twin-engine configuration later allowed the Sea King family to undertake search and rescue, airborne early warning, troop transport and utility duties.

Limited to 2,130 pieces worldwide, this impressive release is particularly appealing to collectors of British test aircraft, Royal Navy helicopters and unusual aviation colour schemes. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed cockpit and cabin glazing, a sliding side door and two complete sets of rotor blades. These allow the helicopter to be displayed with naturally drooping stationary blades or upward-curving blades representing an in-flight configuration.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33412

Aircraft: Westland Sea King HAS.Mk 1

Serial: XV370

Unit: Empire Test Pilots’ School

Role: Flight test and training helicopter

Theatre / Base: MOD Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, England

Date/Period: 1987

Operator / Country: Empire Test Pilots’ School / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 2,130 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Limited edition release, distinctive ETPS red, white and blue colour scheme, authentic XV370 markings, extensive cockpit and cabin glazing, detailed interior, sliding side cargo door, radar and external equipment, two interchangeable rotor blade sets, ground-display and in-flight rotor configurations, wheeled undercarriage and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 12.25" or 31.1 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10.25" or 26 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Likely to have never been on display as the blades are still thermal sealed in the packets.
  • Comes complete.

Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Wear is present but for the age the box is in excellent condition overall.

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.

Condition

This model has sold. Its condition details have been removed because they described the specific item that was available. If another example becomes available, it will be inspected and listed with its own condition details and photographs.

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

Holiday dispatch update

We are currently away on holiday until Friday, 2 October. Orders can still be placed as normal. Dispatch resumes on Monday, 5 October.  Please see below for further general information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.