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Corgi CS90025 Their Finest Hour Battle of Britain Spitfire Bf 109 AEC Matador Morris Ambulance 4-Piece Set

Sale price£26.00 GBP
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Condition summary

Model condition
Mint (10/10)
Box condition
Fair (5/10)
Completeness
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  • The models are in mint condition overall.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • 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

  • 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.

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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. 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 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. 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.