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Five outstanding Corgi aircraft models are expected this October

Five outstanding Corgi aircraft models are expected this October

Posted by Malcolm on 24th Aug 2026

Corgi Aviation Archive Pre-orders

Five outstanding Corgi aircraft models are expected this October

From pioneering jets and Cold War icons to famous fighters of the Second World War, these new 1/72 scale releases will make striking additions to any aviation collection.

A new group of Corgi Aviation Archive models is now available to pre-order at Airspotters. Each release captures a distinctive aircraft and story, with subjects spanning the Luftwaffe, RAF and USAAF.

All five models are currently expected in October 2026. Pre-ordering is the best way to reserve your chosen model before it arrives.
Corgi Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a Blitz Bomber AA35712

AA35712 • 1/72 scale

Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a “Blitz Bomber”

A collectable diecast model of the bomber variant of the world’s first operational jet fighter. This distinctive Me 262 release offers an unusual take on one of the most important aircraft of the Second World War.

£59.99 Expected 20 October 2026
Pre-order the Me 262
Corgi Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426 AA27207

AA27207 • 1/72 scale

Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426 – The Vulcan Restoration Trust

Celebrate one of Britain’s most recognisable Cold War aircraft with this impressive model of XL426, the preserved Vulcan cared for by The Vulcan Restoration Trust at London Southend Airport.

£199.99 Expected 20 October 2026
Pre-order the Vulcan
Corgi Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC Z3897 JX-N AA39705

AA39705 • 1/72 scale

Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC Z3897 / JX-N

Representing F/O William W. McConnell’s No. 1 Squadron fighter at Tangmere in August 1941, this model captures Z3897 with its distinctive markings and the purposeful lines of the cannon-armed Hurricane Mk.IIC.

£59.99 Expected 12 October 2026
Pre-order the Hurricane
Corgi Messerschmitt Me 410A-1/U3 AA29703

AA29703 • 1/72 scale

Messerschmitt Me 410A-1/U3 – Hauptmann Eduard Tratt

This Luftwaffe heavy fighter represents the aircraft of Hauptmann Eduard Tratt of II./ZG 26 in 1943. Its twin-engine profile and detailed 1/72 presentation make it an imposing display piece.

£94.99 Expected 20 October 2026
Pre-order the Me 410
Corgi Lockheed P-38J Lightning Virginia Marie AA36618

AA36618 • 1/72 scale

Lockheed P-38J Lightning “Virginia Marie”

An eye-catching model of the unmistakable twin-boom USAAF fighter. “Virginia Marie” brings the Pacific Theatre story of New Guinea in 1944 to the Corgi Aviation Archive range.

£79.99 Expected 20 October 2026
Pre-order the P-38J

Reserve your favourites before they arrive

Pre-order availability may be limited. Follow the product links above to see full specifications and reserve the aircraft you want for your collection.

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Release dates are estimates and may change according to the manufacturer’s schedule. Prices shown were correct when this feature was prepared.