Description: Corgi British Handley Page Halifax B. Mk. III Medium Bomber - Victoria Cross Recipient Cyril Barton No. AA37202, Vintage year - 2007, Scale - 1:72 Unit - RAF No. 578 Squadron - Cyril Joe Barton was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross which was the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 22 years old and a pilot officer of 578 Squadron, Royal Air Force volunteer reserve during WWII. Campaign - Burn - 30 March 1944 - in an attack on Nuremburg, Germany, 70 miles from the target PO, Barton's Halifax bomber was badly damaged by enemy aircraft. A misinterpreted signal resulted in three of the crew bailing out and PO Barton was left with no navigator, air bomber or wireless operator. He pressed on with the attack and released the bombs himself. On the return journey, as he crossed the English coast the fuel ran short and with only one engine working, he crashed trying to avoid the houses in the village of Ryhope near the city of Sunderland and was killed. His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Royal Air Force Museum. Markings - Green and brown with black camouflage with E-LK in red with RAF roundels and other insignia such as red square on wing and white insignia depicting bombers over Nazi Germany under cockpit. Comes with attachable components and stand and collector's card - No. 152 of 2210. Model - Handley Page Halifax B Mk III Bomber Condition - used with some shelf wear and a tear on outer cardboard box Thank you for your interest.
Price: 167.5 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-15T23:39:52.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Autographed: No
Vehicle Make: HP Halifax B.III
Color: Green and Brown Camouflage
Vehicle Type: Medium-Heavy Bomber
Scale: 1:72
Material: Diecast
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Brand: Corgi
Model: HP Halifax B.III
Aircraft Family: Halifax
Theme: WWII-March 1944
Vehicle Year: 1944
Features: Limited Edition, Personal Number Plate, With Case, With Stand
Character Family: Corgi Aviation Archive
