Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 September 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 September 2025

Catalogue

Lot 77: A Pair of Corgi 'The Aviation Archive' Die-Cast Military Aircraft Models, comprising a Douglas C-47 Dakota and an Avro Lancaster

This auction ended on September 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £26

A pair of Corgi ‘The Aviation Archive’ die-cast military aircraft models, presented in their original cardboard packaging. The first model is a Douglas C-47 ‘Dakota’ RAF, identified as ‘Y-SL KG374’ from the ‘World War II D-Day’ series, marked as a ‘Limited Edition’ and depicting invasion stripes. The second model is an Avro Lancaster, titled ‘Operation Chastise’ and ‘The Dam Busters Special Edition,’ displaying a Royal Air Force crest and the aircraft identification ‘AJOC ED932.’ Both models are 1:144 scale and described on the packaging as ‘A detailed die-cast model for the adult collector.’