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Corgi AA39702A 1:72 Hurricane Mk.IIC BN230 Daniel Du Vivier 43 Sqn 1942

Sale price£48.00 GBP
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited Edition
715 of 1500
Pieces Worldwide
Only 1 unit left
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Description

A highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC BN230/FT-A, flown by Squadron Leader Daniel Le Roy du Vivier of Royal Air Force No. 43 Squadron from RAF Acklington in 1942. Corgi AA39702A celebrates a notable Belgian pilot whose RAF service spanned the Battle of Britain and later offensive operations over occupied Europe.

The cannon-armed Hurricane Mk.IIC gave the durable Hawker design considerably greater striking power. Although newer fighters had overtaken it in pure air-combat performance, its four 20 mm Hispano cannon made it a formidable aircraft for interception, intruder missions and attacks against ground targets.

After serving with the Belgian Air Force, Du Vivier escaped to Britain and joined the RAF. He later led No. 43 Squadron on operations connected with the Dieppe Raid, repeatedly returning despite damage to his aircraft, and achieved his fifth and final aerial victory while flying BN230.

Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, the model reproduces BN230's distinctive Belgian flag emblem, No. 43 Squadron chequered markings and FT-A code. Further detailing includes a cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller, finely rendered cannon armament and display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA39702A

Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC

Serial / Code: BN230 / FT-A

Pilot: Squadron Leader Daniel Le Roy du Vivier

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 43 Squadron

Theatre / Base: RAF Acklington, England

Date/Period: 1942

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic BN230 markings, Belgian flag emblem, No. 43 Squadron chequers, cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller and display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.75" or 17.1 cm


Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • A very small area of paint loss is present on the underside edge, identified by a red arrow in the images.
  • One paint bubble is present on the topside of the tailplane.
  • Some edge roughness is present around the same tailplane area.
  • Comes complete with its original parts and accessories.

Box Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The box remains in mint condition with no notable defects.

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

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 highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC BN230/FT-A, flown by Squadron Leader Daniel Le Roy du Vivier of Royal Air Force No. 43 Squadron from RAF Acklington in 1942. Corgi AA39702A celebrates a notable Belgian pilot whose RAF service spanned the Battle of Britain and later offensive operations over occupied Europe.

The cannon-armed Hurricane Mk.IIC gave the durable Hawker design considerably greater striking power. Although newer fighters had overtaken it in pure air-combat performance, its four 20 mm Hispano cannon made it a formidable aircraft for interception, intruder missions and attacks against ground targets.

After serving with the Belgian Air Force, Du Vivier escaped to Britain and joined the RAF. He later led No. 43 Squadron on operations connected with the Dieppe Raid, repeatedly returning despite damage to his aircraft, and achieved his fifth and final aerial victory while flying BN230.

Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, the model reproduces BN230's distinctive Belgian flag emblem, No. 43 Squadron chequered markings and FT-A code. Further detailing includes a cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller, finely rendered cannon armament and display stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA39702A

Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC

Serial / Code: BN230 / FT-A

Pilot: Squadron Leader Daniel Le Roy du Vivier

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 43 Squadron

Theatre / Base: RAF Acklington, England

Date/Period: 1942

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition Size: 1,500 pieces worldwide

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Authentic BN230 markings, Belgian flag emblem, No. 43 Squadron chequers, cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, rotating propeller and display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.75" or 17.1 cm


Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • A very small area of paint loss is present on the underside edge, identified by a red arrow in the images.
  • One paint bubble is present on the topside of the tailplane.
  • Some edge roughness is present around the same tailplane area.
  • Comes complete with its original parts and accessories.

Box Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • The box remains in mint condition with no notable defects.

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

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.