Corgi AA34112 1:72 Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2B RAF No.237 OCU XW533 Miss Jolly Roger Operation Granby 1991
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An impressive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force Blackburn Buccaneer deployed during Operation Granby in the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA34112 depicts Buccaneer S.Mk 2B XW533 of RAF No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit, carrying the distinctive “Miss Jolly Roger” artwork.
Although the Buccaneer was approaching the end of its operational career by 1991, the aircraft made an important contribution to the British campaign in the Gulf. RAF Buccaneers were deployed to provide laser target designation support, allowing Tornado strike aircraft to deliver precision-guided weapons with substantially greater accuracy than had been possible during the opening stages of the conflict.
Known informally as the “Sky Pirates”, the deployed Buccaneers operated in demanding conditions and undertook missions over heavily defended territory. Their arrival helped improve the effectiveness of RAF precision-strike operations and demonstrated that the veteran low-level attack aircraft remained a highly capable operational platform despite its age.
Aircraft XW533 is reproduced in the pale desert-pink finish associated with RAF aircraft during Operation Granby. The model carries low-visibility national markings, operational stores beneath the wings and fuselage, and the individual “Miss Jolly Roger” nose artwork, giving the aircraft a distinctive identity among Gulf War aviation subjects.
Originally developed as a specialised low-level strike aircraft for the Royal Navy, the Blackburn Buccaneer first flew in 1958. Its robust construction, powerful twin engines and advanced aerodynamic design allowed it to fly quickly and smoothly at extremely low altitude. Following the withdrawal of the Royal Navy's conventional aircraft carriers, Buccaneers transferred to the RAF and continued serving in the maritime strike, reconnaissance and attack roles until 1994.
Limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of modern Royal Air Force aircraft and Gulf War subjects. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, finely reproduced vortex generators, simulated metallic leading edges and a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy. Further features include a large articulated rear airbrake that can be displayed open or closed, a positionable arrestor hook, detailed underwing stores, robust landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA34112
Aircraft: Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2B
Serial: XW533
Aircraft Name: Miss Jolly Roger
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit
Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War
Theatre / Base: Persian Gulf
Date/Period: 1991
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition release, authentic Operation Granby desert-pink finish, Miss Jolly Roger nose artwork, low-visibility RAF markings, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, articulated rear airbrake, positionable arrestor hook, finely reproduced vortex generators, simulated metallic leading edges, detailed underwing stores, robust landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm
Width (Wingspan): 7.25" or 18.4 cm
Model Condition - New (10/10)
- The model remains new and unused within its original box.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Light general storage wear is present.
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.
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 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.
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
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Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.
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Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.
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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.
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Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.
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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
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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An impressive and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force Blackburn Buccaneer deployed during Operation Granby in the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA34112 depicts Buccaneer S.Mk 2B XW533 of RAF No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit, carrying the distinctive “Miss Jolly Roger” artwork.
Although the Buccaneer was approaching the end of its operational career by 1991, the aircraft made an important contribution to the British campaign in the Gulf. RAF Buccaneers were deployed to provide laser target designation support, allowing Tornado strike aircraft to deliver precision-guided weapons with substantially greater accuracy than had been possible during the opening stages of the conflict.
Known informally as the “Sky Pirates”, the deployed Buccaneers operated in demanding conditions and undertook missions over heavily defended territory. Their arrival helped improve the effectiveness of RAF precision-strike operations and demonstrated that the veteran low-level attack aircraft remained a highly capable operational platform despite its age.
Aircraft XW533 is reproduced in the pale desert-pink finish associated with RAF aircraft during Operation Granby. The model carries low-visibility national markings, operational stores beneath the wings and fuselage, and the individual “Miss Jolly Roger” nose artwork, giving the aircraft a distinctive identity among Gulf War aviation subjects.
Originally developed as a specialised low-level strike aircraft for the Royal Navy, the Blackburn Buccaneer first flew in 1958. Its robust construction, powerful twin engines and advanced aerodynamic design allowed it to fly quickly and smoothly at extremely low altitude. Following the withdrawal of the Royal Navy's conventional aircraft carriers, Buccaneers transferred to the RAF and continued serving in the maritime strike, reconnaissance and attack roles until 1994.
Limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of modern Royal Air Force aircraft and Gulf War subjects. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, finely reproduced vortex generators, simulated metallic leading edges and a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy. Further features include a large articulated rear airbrake that can be displayed open or closed, a positionable arrestor hook, detailed underwing stores, robust landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: AA34112
Aircraft: Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2B
Serial: XW533
Aircraft Name: Miss Jolly Roger
Unit: Royal Air Force No. 237 Operational Conversion Unit
Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War
Theatre / Base: Persian Gulf
Date/Period: 1991
Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom
Scale: 1:72
Limited Edition Size: 1,000 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Low-run limited edition release, authentic Operation Granby desert-pink finish, Miss Jolly Roger nose artwork, low-visibility RAF markings, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, articulated rear airbrake, positionable arrestor hook, finely reproduced vortex generators, simulated metallic leading edges, detailed underwing stores, robust landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm
Width (Wingspan): 7.25" or 18.4 cm
Model Condition - New (10/10)
- The model remains new and unused within its original box.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Light general storage wear is present.
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.
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 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.
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
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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