SEA GLADIATOR RAF HAL FAR FIGHTER FLIGHT "HOPE" MALTA 1940 - CORGI AA36203 1/72
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- Dispatch : More than 4 Days
- Brand : Corgi
- ID# : 228547348
- Quantity : 2 items
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- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : BuyGoneWorld (+24334)
- Barcode : 807903362033
- Start : Thu 24 Apr 2025 11:27:29 (BST)
- Close : Run Until Sold
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CORGI AA36203 1/72 GLOSTER SEA GLADIATOR RAF HAL FAR FIGHTER FLIGHT "HOPE" REG: N5531 WITH STAND MALTA 1940 - LIMITED STOCK HERE NOW
To say Malta's air defenses were small at the beginning of WWII would be an under-statement. The total air power on Malta consisted of three Gloster Gladiator biplanes. "Faith," Sea Gladiator N5520 of 802 Sq. from June–November 1939, joined the Hal Far Fighter Flight in April 1940. She was quick to defend Malta, and while piloted by Flt. Lt. J. L. Waters RAF shot down and destroyed an Italian S.79 on June 11, 1940, and the next day on June 12, 1940, destroyed another S.79. She was renamed "Faith" between October 1941 and January 1942. The fuselage is preserved in Malta. "Hope," Sea Gladiator N5531 of 802 Sq. from June 1939 to January 1940, joined the Hal Far Flight, and was renamed "Hope" on April 19, 1940. She was destroyed in an air raid on February 4, 1941. "Charity," Sea Gladiator N5519 "G6A" of 802 Sq. from June–September 1939, joined the Hal Far Fighter Flight and was renamed "Charity" on April 19, 1940. She was involved in defending Malta over the critical 1940 period, but was shot down on July 29, 1940, and her pilot, F/O P. W. Hartley RAF, was badly burned.
Gloster Gladiator
Designed as an improvement over the Gauntlet, the Gladiator was first flown on September 12th, 1934. The Gloster Gladiator was a British-built biplane fighter, used by the Royal Air Force and Navy and exported to a number of other air forces. Though often pitted against more advanced modern aircraft, it achieved wartime fame in the hands of skilled pilots, fighting some of the most dramatic battles of the early war years. Sea Gladiators were successful as carrier-based aircraft because their slower speed made them suitable for carrier operations, and because they were less likely to be facing modern fighter opposition.
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 honoured.
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 presentation 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.
- Limited Edition model – certificated 1,076 produced worldwide.
The photos in this listing are from our own library, the model you will receive is brand new and sealed.
Buy Gone World are more than happy to post items worldwide, postage for the item/s will be established at point of sale/interest and will be messaged to each member when asked.
Buy Gone World does offer discounts for multiple purchases, this includes International Posting.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,000 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK WITH US - ALL ARE STILL NEW UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US, WE ARE HERE MOST OF THE TIME AND ALL QUESTIONS/ENQUIRIES ARE ANSWERED WITHOUT FAIL. BGW TEAM.
Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 228547348 |
| Start Time | Thu 24 Apr 2025 11:27:29 (BST) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | New |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 12 |
| Dispatch Time | More than 4 Days |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Auto Extend | No |
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