Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32301
English Electric Lightning F.Mk 1A Diecast Model
RAF No.74 Sqn Tigers | Limited Edition
4000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| English Electric Lightning F.Mk 1A | | 9.25" | | 5.75" |
The English Electric Lightning was Britain's first supersonic all weather interceptor fighter. No.74 Squadron was the first RAF squadron to receive the type when it entered service during the summer of 1960 at Coltishall in Norfolk, with the designation F.Mk.1. Squadron Leader J.F.G. Howe formed a quartet of Lightnings to participate at the Farnborough Airshow in September 1960. In 1962 the aircraft were painted with black fins and spines and lead by Squadron Leader P.G.Botherhill for their final season, which once again included the Farnborough Air Show, where they gave a co-ordinated display with the "Blue Diamonds" aerobatic team of Hunters.
Designed to meet a need for a supersonic research aircraft, the English Electric Lightning was first flown on August 4, 1954. The Lightning was uniquely designed-its delta wing was based on German engineering research captured during WWII-and it was the last RAF fighter to be produced entirely in Britain. Instead of being placed on the wings, the Lightning's twin engines were stacked on top of one another, giving the aircraft an unusual height and an expanded profile. Capable of Mach 2.5, it had a rate-of-climb and maneuverability that could hold its own against any contemporary fighter. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Lightnings faithfully capture the distinctive shape and unique 1950s Cold War styling of the real aircraft, making them some of Corgi's most sought after diecast models. The model is large and heavy and is constructed using only the minimal amount of plastic. The series includes early variants with subtle differences, such as a fueling probe and clipped tail fin. Later variants have a completely different wing, larger ventral fuel tank with an integrated twin cannon pack and simulated stainless-steel covering located forward. The canopy can be configured in the open or closed position and a separate photo-etched metal cockpit ladder is included with most releases.
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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.
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