For sale is a COMPLETELY new and untouched and very RARE, Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA37208 1/72 scale, Handley Page Halifax B.Mk VII Diecast Model RCAF No.408 Sqn, Vicky the Vicious Virgin PN230, RAF Linton-on-Ouse, England, 1945
As far as WWII Bomber Command aircraft nose artwork is concerned, Handley Page Halifax VII PN230 ‘Vicky the Vicious Virgin’ has to be considered as one of the most elaborate of the war. The distinctive artwork was created by bomb aimer Bert ‘Scratch’ Evans, when he was posted to No.408 ‘Goose’ (RCAF) Squadron, at Linton-on-Ouse and assigned to Halifax PN230. The name ‘Vicky the Vicious Virgin’ was painted on both sides of the aircraft, with an additional pin-up artwork added to the port side of the fuselage. Each crew station also carried their respective nickname painted on the fuselage, with pilot Ron Craven earning the unfortunate title of ‘The dirty old man’. Despite this light-hearted artistic distraction, this crew went on to complete 21 missions over enemy territory, the last 13 of which were in ‘Vicky’.
The set comes together with its unique collector's card.
The dimensions are approximately 12 in. x 17,25 in.
The model had been kept always in the BOX.
It is completely untouched and NEVER displayed (not even for photographs).
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.
We have provided high-res pictures to examine the model and the packaging closely.
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.
Please also be so kind to note that total value is always declared as is, at customs authorities.
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Please also note that it is a relatively large item (outer box approx 40cm x 35cm)
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