Description: Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31605 Handley Page Victor B.Mk 2 Diecast Model RAF 139 (Jamaica) Squadron , RAF Wittering, England, 1964 Limited Edition of 1100 Pieces Worldwide This is Number 0094 1:144 Scale Length Width Handley Page Victor B.Mk 2 9.5" 10" In mint condition and displayed only Check out the photos The Handley Page Victor was the third and final of the RAF’s V Bomber trio to enter service and was also the last one to be retired. A very advanced aircraft for its time, the Victor, like the Valiant and Vulcan, entered service as Britain’s airborne nuclear deterrent. Originally designed to operate at high altitude and deliver the nuclear payload straight to the target, the Victor was later able to carry the Blue Steel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. This gave the RAF V bombers stand-off capability and made them a far more potent force. 139 Jamaica Squadron was formed July 1918 in Italy as a fighter squadron equipped with Bristol F2bs. The Jamaica connection stems from an appeal by a Jamaican newspaper to raise money to purchase bombers for the Royal Air Force. In order to say thank you and boost morale, 139 Squadron received the title of Jamaica Squadron. The Squadron was disbanded in 1968. Handley Page Victor B.Mk 2 Designed in response to an Air Ministry requirement, the Victor was first flown on December 24th, 1952. Corgi's 1:144 scale Victor is constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used, a quality common to most of Corgi's 1:144 series aircraft. The sleek fuselage features pad-printed windows and doors that do not interrupt the lines of the aircraft. The wing is loaded with detail and has large anti-shock pods on the top surface of the trailing edge, veined engine inlets on the leading edge and external fuel tanks below. Configuration for ground display is easy with landing gear that installs quickly, and there is also a multi-position display stand for in flight display. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
Price: 97.85 GBP
Location: Leatherhead
End Time: 2024-11-04T14:14:34.000Z
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Brand: Corgi
Type: Aircraft (Military)
Model: Victor
Theme: Military
Scale: 1:144
