Corgi Aviation Archive Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426 The Vulcan Restoration Trust Scale 1/72 AA27207

The Corgi Aviation Archive Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426 is a spectacular 1/72 scale diecast model of one of Britain’s most famous Cold War aircraft. This release, product code AA27207, represents Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426, the aircraft preserved and maintained by The Vulcan Restoration Trust at London Southend Airport. Retail listings identify this model as Corgi AA27207 Avro Vulcan B2, XL426, The Vulcan Restoration Trust, 2025, with expected release in July 2026, subject to manufacturer change.

The real XL426 is an Avro Vulcan B.2 and one of the best-known surviving Vulcans. The Vulcan Restoration Trust states that it owns and maintains Vulcan B.2 XL426 in live ground-running condition, based at London Southend Airport.

XL426 has a long RAF and preservation history. It first flew on 23 August 1962, served with the Royal Air Force until 1986, and was later preserved at Southend. The aircraft is also registered as G-VJET and is regarded as one of the remaining taxiable Avro Vulcans.

The Avro Vulcan remains one of the most recognisable British aircraft ever built, with its enormous delta wing, four jet engines and unmistakable Cold War V-bomber profile. In 1/72 scale, this Corgi Aviation Archive release is a major display piece, ideal for collectors of RAF aircraft, Cold War bombers, British aviation heritage and preserved aircraft subjects.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft Type: Avro Vulcan B.2
• Aircraft Serial: XL426
• Civil Registration: G-VJET
• Preservation Group: The Vulcan Restoration Trust
• Location: London Southend Airport
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA27207
• Real Aircraft First Flight: 23 August 1962
• RAF Service: 1962–1986
• Current Status: Preserved in live ground-running / taxiable condition
• Model Type: Diecast aircraft model
• Expected Release: July 2026, subject to manufacturer change
• Collector Theme: RAF V-bomber / Cold War aircraft / Avro Vulcan / preserved British aircraft / Vulcan Restoration Trust

Collector Notes

This model represents Avro Vulcan B.2 XL426, one of the most loved surviving examples of Britain’s V-bomber force. The connection with The Vulcan Restoration Trust gives AA27207 strong preservation and heritage appeal, making it more than just a standard RAF Vulcan release.

For collectors, this is a major 1/72 scale centrepiece. It pairs especially well with other Corgi Vulcans, Victor and Valiant models, RAF Cold War aircraft, Black Buck Vulcans, and preserved British aviation subjects. Its Southend preservation link also makes it particularly attractive to enthusiasts who follow XL426’s live ground runs and restoration story.