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Corgi CS90025 Their Finest Hour Battle of Britain Spitfire Bf 109 AEC Matador Morris Ambulance 4-Piece Set
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Description
A collectable four-piece mixed-scale set representing the fighter aircraft and essential Royal Air Force ground vehicles associated with the Battle of Britain. Released within Corgi's A Century of War Showcase Collection, CS90025 is titled “Their Finest Hour”.
The air war is represented by a Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire and a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 109. These opposing fighter types became enduring symbols of the aerial campaign fought over Britain and the English Channel during 1940.
The Spitfire represents an aircraft carrying the marking KL-B and the name “Kiwi”, associated with New Zealand fighter pilot Alan Deere of RAF No. 54 Squadron. Its Luftwaffe counterpart represents the principal German single-seat fighter encountered by RAF pilots during the campaign.
The accompanying AEC Matador ballast tractor represents the heavy ground vehicles used for moving equipment and supporting airfield operations. The RAF Morris ambulance reflects the medical and emergency services which remained ready to respond following air raids, flying accidents and attacks on operational stations.
The aircraft and ground vehicles are produced in different display scales appropriate to their respective Corgi Showcase ranges. Together, they create a broader Battle of Britain display which includes both frontline aircraft and the ground crews and services supporting them.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: A Century of War / Showcase Collection
Model code: CS90025
Set Title: Their Finest Hour
Campaign / Event: Battle of Britain
Model One: Supermarine Spitfire
Spitfire Markings: KL-B “Kiwi”
Associated Pilot: Alan Deere
Spitfire Unit: Royal Air Force No. 54 Squadron
Model Two: Messerschmitt Bf 109
Model Three: AEC Matador ballast tractor
Model Four: Morris RAF ambulance
Operators: Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe
Number of Models: Two aircraft and two ground vehicles
Scale: Mixed scale, with aircraft approximately 1:120
Release Period: Early 2000s
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Battle of Britain fighter pairing, RAF airfield support vehicles, authentic period markings, aircraft display stands and collector information
Set Dimensions
Individual Model Dimensions: Vary between the aircraft and ground vehicles due to their different scales
Scale Classification: Mixed scale / Corgi Showcase Collection
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The models are in mint condition overall.
- The aircraft have their stands and cards sellotaped in bags to the underside of the tray.
Box condition - Fair (5/10)
- The box is in fair condition overall, with noticeable wear present.
- Rip present to the back of the box.
- Crushing and bulging are present to each side of the box.
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 collectable four-piece mixed-scale set representing the fighter aircraft and essential Royal Air Force ground vehicles associated with the Battle of Britain. Released within Corgi's A Century of War Showcase Collection, CS90025 is titled “Their Finest Hour”.
The air war is represented by a Royal Air Force Supermarine Spitfire and a Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 109. These opposing fighter types became enduring symbols of the aerial campaign fought over Britain and the English Channel during 1940.
The Spitfire represents an aircraft carrying the marking KL-B and the name “Kiwi”, associated with New Zealand fighter pilot Alan Deere of RAF No. 54 Squadron. Its Luftwaffe counterpart represents the principal German single-seat fighter encountered by RAF pilots during the campaign.
The accompanying AEC Matador ballast tractor represents the heavy ground vehicles used for moving equipment and supporting airfield operations. The RAF Morris ambulance reflects the medical and emergency services which remained ready to respond following air raids, flying accidents and attacks on operational stations.
The aircraft and ground vehicles are produced in different display scales appropriate to their respective Corgi Showcase ranges. Together, they create a broader Battle of Britain display which includes both frontline aircraft and the ground crews and services supporting them.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: A Century of War / Showcase Collection
Model code: CS90025
Set Title: Their Finest Hour
Campaign / Event: Battle of Britain
Model One: Supermarine Spitfire
Spitfire Markings: KL-B “Kiwi”
Associated Pilot: Alan Deere
Spitfire Unit: Royal Air Force No. 54 Squadron
Model Two: Messerschmitt Bf 109
Model Three: AEC Matador ballast tractor
Model Four: Morris RAF ambulance
Operators: Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe
Number of Models: Two aircraft and two ground vehicles
Scale: Mixed scale, with aircraft approximately 1:120
Release Period: Early 2000s
Material: Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components
Special Features: Battle of Britain fighter pairing, RAF airfield support vehicles, authentic period markings, aircraft display stands and collector information
Set Dimensions
Individual Model Dimensions: Vary between the aircraft and ground vehicles due to their different scales
Scale Classification: Mixed scale / Corgi Showcase Collection
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- The models are in mint condition overall.
- The aircraft have their stands and cards sellotaped in bags to the underside of the tray.
Box condition - Fair (5/10)
- The box is in fair condition overall, with noticeable wear present.
- Rip present to the back of the box.
- Crushing and bulging are present to each side of the box.
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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