{"product_id":"corgi-cs90025-their-finest-hour-battle-of-britain-spitfire-bf-109-aec-matador-morris-ambulance-4-piece-set","title":"Corgi CS90025 Their Finest Hour Battle of Britain Spitfire Bf 109 AEC Matador Morris Ambulance 4-Piece Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collectable four-piece mixed-scale set representing the fighter aircraft and essential Royal Air Force ground vehicles associated with the Battle of Britain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released within Corgi's A Century of War Showcase Collection, CS90025 is titled “Their Finest Hour”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 A Century of War \/ Showcase Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS90025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their Finest Hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supermarine Spitfire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e KL-B “Kiwi”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alan Deere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 54 Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Messerschmitt Bf 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e AEC Matador ballast tractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morris RAF ambulance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force and Luftwaffe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two aircraft and two ground vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed scale, with aircraft approximately 1:120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 2000s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battle of Britain fighter pairing, RAF airfield support vehicles, authentic period markings, aircraft display stands and collector information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Model Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary between the aircraft and ground vehicles due to their different scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed scale \/ Corgi Showcase Collection\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe models are in mint condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aircraft have their stands and cards sellotaped in bags to the underside of the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Fair (5\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in fair condition overall, with noticeable wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRip present to the back of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing and bulging are present to each side of the box.\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":57764700324222,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5291.jpg?v=1785341795","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-cs90025-their-finest-hour-battle-of-britain-spitfire-bf-109-aec-matador-morris-ambulance-4-piece-set","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}