A collection of die-cast metal and plastic model aircraft, primarily from the Corgi Aviation Archive series, accompanied by aviation art and hobbyist supplies. The collection includes several themed sets in original polystyrene protective inserts with corresponding display stands. Identified sets include the Battle of Britain 1940 featuring a Supermarine Spitfire Mk I and a Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4; The Defence of Malta 1940 featuring a Gloster Gladiator and a Macchi C.202 Folgore; and the Defence of the Reich featuring a Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 and a North American Mustang P-51D. Individual models comprise a Handley Page Hampden in a retail box, a B-25 Mitchell 1941 in a printed cardboard box, and a four-engine heavy bomber, appearing to be a Short Stirling, housed in a silver tray. A separate purple box lid for a Corgi Aviation Short Sunderland Mk.III is present. Ephemera includes a landscape art print titled Tally Ho! by Mark Littlejohn and a certificate numbered 3 909 012. Modelling accessories contained within a blue plastic crate include a retail pack of Model Craft Precision Syringes, a sealed bag of BD Emerald 10ml syringes, and various small plastic spray bottles.
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