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Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians
Witty Wings WTW - 72 - 010 - 003 1:72 F - 16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty - Sky Guardians

Witty Wings WTW-72-010-003 1:72 F-16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty

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Description

A modern Viper in legendary colors. This 1:72 scale diecast model by Witty Wings (WTW-72-010-003) captures F-16C Fighting Falcon #86-0244 in its extraordinary "Cripes A' Mighty" commemorative livery. Painted for the September 2000 reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group, this scheme replicates the famous blue-nosed P-51D Mustang flown by WWII Triple Ace George Preddy. The name "Cripes A' Mighty" was Preddy's signature expression, and seeing it applied to the sleek lines of a modern USAF fighter makes this one of the most distinctive and conversation-starting pieces in the Sky Guardians range.

Ideal for curators of commemorative liveries and USAF history, this Witty Wings release serves as a definitive historical artifact bridging two eras of air power. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a hinged canopy, movable horizontal stabilators, and detailed landing gear. This solid diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique paint schemes, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 352nd Fighter Group legacy.

Fact Sheet

Brand: Witty Wings

Series: Sky Guardians (Series 1)

Model code: WTW-72-010-003

Aircraft: Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon

Unit: USAF 352nd FG / VA ANG (September 2000 Reunion)

Serial/Code: #86-0244 "Cripes A' Mighty"

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal

Model Dimensions

Length: 8.25" or 21 cm

Width: 5.25" or 13.3 cm
Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Model: Ex-display and Mint.

  • Components: Complete with the nose pitot tube still factory-wrapped along with the stand. The nose pitot comes separate with these models and has not broken off.

Box condition - Good (6/10)

The box is in good condition, with the following notes:

  • Surface: Visible flexing to the front and back panels.

  • Edges: Noticeable wear, primarily along the corners and edges.

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

Holiday dispatch update

We are currently away on holiday until Friday, 2 October. Orders can still be placed as normal. Dispatch resumes on Monday, 5 October.  Please see below for further general information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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 modern Viper in legendary colors. This 1:72 scale diecast model by Witty Wings (WTW-72-010-003) captures F-16C Fighting Falcon #86-0244 in its extraordinary "Cripes A' Mighty" commemorative livery. Painted for the September 2000 reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group, this scheme replicates the famous blue-nosed P-51D Mustang flown by WWII Triple Ace George Preddy. The name "Cripes A' Mighty" was Preddy's signature expression, and seeing it applied to the sleek lines of a modern USAF fighter makes this one of the most distinctive and conversation-starting pieces in the Sky Guardians range.

Ideal for curators of commemorative liveries and USAF history, this Witty Wings release serves as a definitive historical artifact bridging two eras of air power. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a hinged canopy, movable horizontal stabilators, and detailed landing gear. This solid diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique paint schemes, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 352nd Fighter Group legacy.

Fact Sheet

Brand: Witty Wings

Series: Sky Guardians (Series 1)

Model code: WTW-72-010-003

Aircraft: Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon

Unit: USAF 352nd FG / VA ANG (September 2000 Reunion)

Serial/Code: #86-0244 "Cripes A' Mighty"

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal

Model Dimensions

Length: 8.25" or 21 cm

Width: 5.25" or 13.3 cm
Condition

Model Condition - Mint (10/10)

  • Model: Ex-display and Mint.

  • Components: Complete with the nose pitot tube still factory-wrapped along with the stand. The nose pitot comes separate with these models and has not broken off.

Box condition - Good (6/10)

The box is in good condition, with the following notes:

  • Surface: Visible flexing to the front and back panels.

  • Edges: Noticeable wear, primarily along the corners and edges.

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

Holiday dispatch update

We are currently away on holiday until Friday, 2 October. Orders can still be placed as normal. Dispatch resumes on Monday, 5 October.  Please see below for further general information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.