Jaguar T.4 XX838/PR RAF No.16 (Reserve) Squadron Coltishall 1:72 Corgi
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SEPECAT Jaguar T4 XX838PR RAF No 16 (Reserve) Squadron Coltishall If it were at all possible to give the attractive SEPECAT Jaguar even better looks than it already possessed the two seat training variant of the aircraft is regarded by many enthusiasts as being one of the most aesthetically pleasing post war jets to see service with the Royal Air Force Although the tandem studentinstructor configuration of training Jaguars appeared to make this variant significantly longer than the more numerous single seat big cats the aircraft was actually only 2ft 35 inches greater in length even though their appearance was that of a much more slender & elegant aeroplane SEPECAT Jaguar T4 XX838 was built in 1975 to T2A (trainer) standard & subsequently became one of only eleven airframes to receive further upgrade to the final T4 training variant of the aircraft remaining with the RAF until the Jaguar was finally withdrawn from service in late 2006 For this RAF 100 series release she is presented wearing the colours of RAF No 16 (Reserve) Squadron which acted as the Operational Conversion Unit for future Jaguar pilots following its reformation at RAF Lossiemouth in 1991 With its heritage as one of the oldest Royal Air Force Squadrons the units badge features two crossed keys one gold & one black which can be traced back to the formation of the unit at Saint-Omer in 1915 & the Squadron&8217;s proud army cooperation role Providing vital aerial reconnaissance of enemy positions over the Western Front during the Great war the two keys represent the Squadron&8217;s effectiveness at unlocking the enemy&8217;s secrets by day or by night providing military planners Dimensions 285 x 9 x 315 Scale 172 Limited Edition Yes Limited Edition Size 1000 Wingspan 118mm Age Suitability 14