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Corgi CS90021 1:147 Lockheed P-38J Lightning Little Eva 433rd FS 475th FG Calvin Wire WWII

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Condition summary

Model condition
Very Good (7/10)
Box condition
Very Good (7/10)
Completeness
The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
  • The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Scratch line present through the inner wing.
  • Some marks are present to the end of the tail.

Box condition

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.

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Description

A compact and collectable 1:147 scale diecast representation of the Lockheed P-38J Lightning “Little Eva”, an aircraft associated with the USAAF 475th Fighter Group during the Pacific War. Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90021 recreates the distinctive twin-boom fighter in its polished natural-metal combat finish.

“Little Eva”, serial 44-25880, carried aircraft number 170 and served with the 433rd Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The aircraft was associated with several pilots during its operational career, including Captain James M. Palmer, Major Warren R. Lewis and Lieutenant Calvin C. Wire.

The model carries a natural-metal silver finish with USAAF star-and-bar insignia, contrasting blue markings across the tail surfaces and the aircraft number 170. The “Little Eva” name and accompanying nose artwork are reproduced on the forward fuselage.

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor and first flew in 1939. Its twin-boom airframe, central pilot nacelle, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle undercarriage created one of the most recognisable fighter aircraft configurations of the Second World War.

The P-38's long range made it particularly valuable in the Pacific, where aircraft frequently operated across enormous distances. Its cannon and machine guns were concentrated in the nose, providing accurate forward fire without the convergence limitations associated with wing-mounted armament.

This Corgi Showcase release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, realistic panel lines and permanent pad-printed markings. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Showcase Collection / Fighter Scramble

Model code: CS90021

Aircraft: Lockheed P-38J Lightning

Serial: 44-25880

Aircraft Name: Little Eva

Tactical Markings: 170

Associated Pilot: Lieutenant Calvin C. “Cal” Wire

Other Associated Pilots: Captain James M. Palmer and Major Warren R. Lewis

Unit: USAAF 433rd Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group

Campaign / Event: Second World War Pacific operations

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Role: Fighter, long-range escort and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:147

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Little Eva nose artwork, aircraft number 170, natural-metal finish, contrasting blue tail markings, USAAF star-and-bar insignia, rotating propellers, realistic panel detailing, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card


Model Dimensions

Length: 3" or 7.6 cm

Width (Wingspan): 4.25" or 10.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Scratch line present through the inner wing.
  • Some marks are present to the end of the tail.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear 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.

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

A compact and collectable 1:147 scale diecast representation of the Lockheed P-38J Lightning “Little Eva”, an aircraft associated with the USAAF 475th Fighter Group during the Pacific War. Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90021 recreates the distinctive twin-boom fighter in its polished natural-metal combat finish.

“Little Eva”, serial 44-25880, carried aircraft number 170 and served with the 433rd Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The aircraft was associated with several pilots during its operational career, including Captain James M. Palmer, Major Warren R. Lewis and Lieutenant Calvin C. Wire.

The model carries a natural-metal silver finish with USAAF star-and-bar insignia, contrasting blue markings across the tail surfaces and the aircraft number 170. The “Little Eva” name and accompanying nose artwork are reproduced on the forward fuselage.

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor and first flew in 1939. Its twin-boom airframe, central pilot nacelle, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle undercarriage created one of the most recognisable fighter aircraft configurations of the Second World War.

The P-38's long range made it particularly valuable in the Pacific, where aircraft frequently operated across enormous distances. Its cannon and machine guns were concentrated in the nose, providing accurate forward fire without the convergence limitations associated with wing-mounted armament.

This Corgi Showcase release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, realistic panel lines and permanent pad-printed markings. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Showcase Collection / Fighter Scramble

Model code: CS90021

Aircraft: Lockheed P-38J Lightning

Serial: 44-25880

Aircraft Name: Little Eva

Tactical Markings: 170

Associated Pilot: Lieutenant Calvin C. “Cal” Wire

Other Associated Pilots: Captain James M. Palmer and Major Warren R. Lewis

Unit: USAAF 433rd Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group

Campaign / Event: Second World War Pacific operations

Operator / Country: United States Army Air Forces / United States

Role: Fighter, long-range escort and ground-attack aircraft

Scale: 1:147

Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components

Special Features: Authentic Little Eva nose artwork, aircraft number 170, natural-metal finish, contrasting blue tail markings, USAAF star-and-bar insignia, rotating propellers, realistic panel detailing, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card


Model Dimensions

Length: 3" or 7.6 cm

Width (Wingspan): 4.25" or 10.8 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.
  • Scratch line present through the inner wing.
  • Some marks are present to the end of the tail.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • The box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear 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.

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.