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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 Hawker Hurricane Mk. IICBN230 FT-A 43 Sqn RAF AA39702A


Limited Edition
665 of 1500
Pieces Worldwide

Condition

Daniel Le Roy Du Vivier was born in Amersfoort, Holland in January 1915. After gaining a degree in business, he joined the Belgian Air Force flying against the Germans during the opening stages of the assault upon the Low Countries. When Belgium fell he escaped to England and flew with the RAF, shooting down a single aircraft during the Battle of Britain. After being injured towards the end of the battle, Du Vivier went on to gain numerous awards and recognitions for his gallantry while leading attacks upon enemy positions in France. By this time the Hurricane had ceased to be a truly capable front line fighter in the face of opponents such as the Bf109F, but it still packed a hefty punch from its four 20mm cannons. 

 

During the Dieppe operation, Du Vivier led his squadron four times on various different attacks, each time returning with damage to his own machine. It was while flying this aeroplane that Du Vivier scored his fifth and final kill, a Ju88 over the North Sea; he was however hit and wounded in the action. The machine displays his various affiliations, from the Belgian flag to the black and white checkers of 43 Squadron, RAF.

 

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.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.


If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.

Condition

Daniel Le Roy Du Vivier was born in Amersfoort, Holland in January 1915. After gaining a degree in business, he joined the Belgian Air Force flying against the Germans during the opening stages of the assault upon the Low Countries. When Belgium fell he escaped to England and flew with the RAF, shooting down a single aircraft during the Battle of Britain. After being injured towards the end of the battle, Du Vivier went on to gain numerous awards and recognitions for his gallantry while leading attacks upon enemy positions in France. By this time the Hurricane had ceased to be a truly capable front line fighter in the face of opponents such as the Bf109F, but it still packed a hefty punch from its four 20mm cannons. 

 

During the Dieppe operation, Du Vivier led his squadron four times on various different attacks, each time returning with damage to his own machine. It was while flying this aeroplane that Du Vivier scored his fifth and final kill, a Ju88 over the North Sea; he was however hit and wounded in the action. The machine displays his various affiliations, from the Belgian flag to the black and white checkers of 43 Squadron, RAF.

 

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.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.


If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.