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Corgi AA37303 1:72 de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 RAF No.112 Sqn Fassberg 1951

Sale price£52.00 GBP
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Preowned - Mint (10/10)
Limited Edition
1520 of 2160
Pieces Worldwide
Only 1 unit left
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Description

A foundational pillar of early post-war jet tactical aviation. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA37303) replicates the de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 (VV625 / S), operating with No.112 Squadron of the 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) at RAF Fassberg in West Germany during October 1951. Having reformed in May 1951 to bolster frontline fighter-bomber presence during the onset of the Cold War, No.112 Squadron utilized these first-generation jet fighters to guard NATO's European borders. The twin-boom aircraft features the squadron's historic "Egyptian cat" motif, cleanly applied on a white disc upon the vertical stabilizers, highlighting a legendary unit heraldry that flew the Vampire across Germany before transitioning to Canadair Sabres in 1954.

Ideal for curators of Cold War jet heritage and early Royal Air Force service history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, featuring exceptionally fine recessed panel lines across the main fuselage, veined and individually painted turbojet air intakes, and a separately applied exhaust nozzle detailing at the rear. The ventral fuselage is accurately molded with four cannon ports and associated shell-casing ejection ports located directly beneath the nose. Complete with custom-engineered plastic tail booms and elevators to ensure an optimal center of gravity for proper landing gear weight distribution, this premium model stands majestically on its included custom metal presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA37303

Aircraft: de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.Mk 5 (Fighter-Bomber)

Serial/Tactical Code: VV625 / S

Unit: No.112 Squadron, 2nd Tactical Air Force (No.112 Sqn 2 TAF)

Location: RAF Fassberg, West Germany

Date/Period: October 1951

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 2,160 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Authentic white disc "Egyptian cat" tail motif, veined turbojet intakes, separately applied exhaust nozzle, composite weight-balanced engineering, custom display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)


Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Some wear to the edges and yellowing but 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.

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 foundational pillar of early post-war jet tactical aviation. This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (AA37303) replicates the de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 (VV625 / S), operating with No.112 Squadron of the 2nd Tactical Air Force (2 TAF) at RAF Fassberg in West Germany during October 1951. Having reformed in May 1951 to bolster frontline fighter-bomber presence during the onset of the Cold War, No.112 Squadron utilized these first-generation jet fighters to guard NATO's European borders. The twin-boom aircraft features the squadron's historic "Egyptian cat" motif, cleanly applied on a white disc upon the vertical stabilizers, highlighting a legendary unit heraldry that flew the Vampire across Germany before transitioning to Canadair Sabres in 1954.

Ideal for curators of Cold War jet heritage and early Royal Air Force service history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The 1:72 scale model is engineered with premium precision, featuring exceptionally fine recessed panel lines across the main fuselage, veined and individually painted turbojet air intakes, and a separately applied exhaust nozzle detailing at the rear. The ventral fuselage is accurately molded with four cannon ports and associated shell-casing ejection ports located directly beneath the nose. Complete with custom-engineered plastic tail booms and elevators to ensure an optimal center of gravity for proper landing gear weight distribution, this premium model stands majestically on its included custom metal presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA37303

Aircraft: de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.Mk 5 (Fighter-Bomber)

Serial/Tactical Code: VV625 / S

Unit: No.112 Squadron, 2nd Tactical Air Force (No.112 Sqn 2 TAF)

Location: RAF Fassberg, West Germany

Date/Period: October 1951

Scale: 1:72

Limited Edition: 2,160 pieces worldwide

Material: Diecast

Special Features: Authentic white disc "Egyptian cat" tail motif, veined turbojet intakes, separately applied exhaust nozzle, composite weight-balanced engineering, custom display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 5.25" or 13.3 cm

Wingspan: 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)


Box condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Some wear to the edges and yellowing but 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.

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.