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Corgi AA32812 1:72 de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk II Special DD670 YP-S 23 Sqn RAF Ford 1942

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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited edition 1510 worldwide
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Description

Corgi AA32812 represents Mosquito NF Mk II Special DD670, coded YP-S, of No.23 Squadron at RAF Ford in July 1942. This Modelzone special commission captures an early chapter in the Mosquito's service as a night intruder, taking the fight across the Channel into occupied Europe.

No.23 Squadron used its Mosquitos to hunt enemy aircraft near their own airfields after dark. The unit began Mosquito intruder operations in July 1942, building on experience gained with earlier aircraft. Its Mk II Specials operated without airborne interception radar, avoiding the risk of this sensitive equipment falling into enemy hands.

The Mosquito combined a largely wooden airframe with twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Designed around speed and range, it proved adaptable to bombing, reconnaissance and fighter duties. The intruder version shows how that performance could be used offensively at night, beyond the defensive patrols normally associated with night fighters.

For collectors of RAF aircraft and Mosquito variants, DD670 offers a specific squadron, base and operational story. The 1:72 scale and Modelzone commission make it a distinctive addition to an Aviation Archive display centred on Britain's wartime twin-engined aircraft.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model Code: AA32812

Scale: 1:72

Aircraft / Variant: de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk II Special

Serial / Squadron Code: DD670 / YP-S

Unit: No.23 Squadron RAF

Base: RAF Ford, Sussex, England

Date / Period: July 1942

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Aircraft Role: Long-range night intruder

Special Release: Modelzone special commission

Limited Edition Size: 1,510 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed component parts


Model Dimensions

Approximate Length: 6.9" / 17.5 cm

Approximate Wingspan: 9.0" / 22.9 cm

Scale-based estimates for display planning; the model has not been physically measured.


Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • A white/grey blemish is present on top of the rear fuselage, although it is not overly noticeable. Comes complete.

Box Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Some age-related wear, with crushing to the back.

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

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

Corgi AA32812 represents Mosquito NF Mk II Special DD670, coded YP-S, of No.23 Squadron at RAF Ford in July 1942. This Modelzone special commission captures an early chapter in the Mosquito's service as a night intruder, taking the fight across the Channel into occupied Europe.

No.23 Squadron used its Mosquitos to hunt enemy aircraft near their own airfields after dark. The unit began Mosquito intruder operations in July 1942, building on experience gained with earlier aircraft. Its Mk II Specials operated without airborne interception radar, avoiding the risk of this sensitive equipment falling into enemy hands.

The Mosquito combined a largely wooden airframe with twin Rolls-Royce Merlin engines. Designed around speed and range, it proved adaptable to bombing, reconnaissance and fighter duties. The intruder version shows how that performance could be used offensively at night, beyond the defensive patrols normally associated with night fighters.

For collectors of RAF aircraft and Mosquito variants, DD670 offers a specific squadron, base and operational story. The 1:72 scale and Modelzone commission make it a distinctive addition to an Aviation Archive display centred on Britain's wartime twin-engined aircraft.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive

Model Code: AA32812

Scale: 1:72

Aircraft / Variant: de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk II Special

Serial / Squadron Code: DD670 / YP-S

Unit: No.23 Squadron RAF

Base: RAF Ford, Sussex, England

Date / Period: July 1942

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Aircraft Role: Long-range night intruder

Special Release: Modelzone special commission

Limited Edition Size: 1,510 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast metal with detailed component parts


Model Dimensions

Approximate Length: 6.9" / 17.5 cm

Approximate Wingspan: 9.0" / 22.9 cm

Scale-based estimates for display planning; the model has not been physically measured.


Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

  • A white/grey blemish is present on top of the rear fuselage, although it is not overly noticeable. Comes complete.

Box Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Some age-related wear, with crushing to the back.

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

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.