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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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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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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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.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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