Corgi 1/72 AA32315 English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 RAF No.56 Sqn Firebirds

Description: For sale is a brand new, unopened, rare Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 1/72 scale AA32315 English Electric Lightning F.Mk 6 Diecast Model RAF No.56 Sqn Firebirds, XP770, RAF Wattisham, England, 1975As the only British built Mach 2 capable fighter, the BAC Lightning spent the Cold War years being scrambled to challenge Soviet Tu-95 "Bear" bombers, which regularly encroached into British airspace. A highly capable interceptor aircraft, the Lightning possessed both blistering speed and spectacular acceleration and is regarded as perhaps the most enigmatic jet aircraft to ever serve with the Royal Air Force. XR770 first flew in 1966 and famously appeared at that years Farnborough Airshow, wearing Royal Saudi Air Force colours, where it flew ten demonstration flights. In the years to follow, this famous aircraft went on to serve with No.74 "Tigers" and No.56 "Firebirds" Squadrons, before ending its service life with the last Lightning fighters at No.5 Squadron at RAF Binbrook.The model had been kept always in the BOX. It is completely unopened and NEVER displayed (not even for photographs).The model comes with its unique collecotr's card THIS MODEL IS A COLLECTOR ITEM AND IN THIS CONDITION RARELY APPEARS IN EBAY. The BOX and model are shown at the pictures. Pure collector's item. IT IS COMPLETELY SEALED. BID WITH CONFIDENCE (see my other feedback from similar models). Comes from smoke/pet free environment. I will be happy to provide more Information if needed. Shipping is signed and tracked, and Packaging will be of the best quality. Thank you !!!! **Please check my other wonderful diecast models. You may find some of the most rare items.

Price: 189 USD

Location: ATHENS, default

End Time: 2024-12-13T18:49:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.5 USD