{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha8204-1-48-vought-fg-1d-corsair-rnfaa-no-1841-nas-hampton-gray","title":"Hobby Master HA8204 1:48 Vought FG-1D Corsair RNFAA No.1841 NAS Hampton Gray","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heroic mount of a British Fleet Air Arm Victoria Cross recipient.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA8204) replicates the Goodyear-built Vought FG-1D Corsair \"White 115\" (X), flown by Lieutenant Robert Hampton \"Hammy\" Gray, a Canadian Naval Officer serving with No.1841 Naval Air Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable in August 1945. Operating with the British Pacific Fleet during the final days of World War II, Lt. Gray led a daring low-level strike against Japanese shipping in Onagawa Bay on August 9, 1945. Despite his Corsair being critically hit and bursting into flames, Gray resolutely pressed home his attack, scoring a direct hit that sank an enemy destroyer escort seconds before his aircraft crashed. For his ultimate bravery and self-sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross—the final Canadian VC recipient of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Commonwealth military aviation and British Pacific Fleet history, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of an extraordinary act of valor. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered for exceptional accuracy, featuring a deep Gloss Sea Blue finish with late-war British Pacific Fleet roundels, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, and positional folding wings for flight or carrier deck display. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and heroic pilot histories, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the Fleet Air Arm legacy.\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 Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA8204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goodyear FG-1D Corsair (Vought F4U-1D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e White 115 \/ X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray (Victoria Cross recipient)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (RNFAA) No.1841 NAS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier:\u003c\/strong\u003e HMS Formidable (British Pacific Fleet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onagawa Bay, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 9, 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folding wings, opening canopy, optional landing gear positions, accurately rendered late-war British markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" or 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" or 25.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint bubbling and unevenness to the underside wing flap corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf wear is present but the box is in excellent condition overall for the age.\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":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57444762780030,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_1654.jpg?v=1782832741","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/hobby-master-ha8204-1-48-vought-fg-1d-corsair-rnfaa-no-1841-nas-hampton-gray","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}