{"product_id":"corgi-aviation-archive-aa37303-1-72-de-havilland-vampire-fb-5-112-sqn-raf-1951","title":"Corgi AA37303 1:72 de Havilland Vampire FB.Mk 5 RAF No.112 Sqn Fassberg 1951","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA foundational pillar of early post-war jet tactical aviation.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA37303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.Mk 5 (Fighter-Bomber)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e VV625 \/ S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e No.112 Squadron, 2nd Tactical Air Force (No.112 Sqn 2 TAF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Fassberg, West Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 1951\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,160 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic white disc \"Egyptian cat\" tail motif, veined turbojet intakes, separately applied exhaust nozzle, composite weight-balanced engineering, custom display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear to the edges and yellowing but in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56836147315070,"sku":"3ds-jur-66882","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa37303-172-de-havilland-vampire-fbmk-5-raf-no112-sqn-fassberg-1951-4854934.jpg?v=1780689457","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aviation-archive-aa37303-1-72-de-havilland-vampire-fb-5-112-sqn-raf-1951","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}