Corgi Consolidated Catalina Mk 11A 209 Sqn RAF Pembroke Dock Scale 1/72 AA36101

The Corgi Aviation Archive Consolidated Catalina Mk. IIA AA36101 is a collectable 1/72 scale diecast model of one of RAF Coastal Command’s most important flying boats of the Second World War. This release represents Consolidated Catalina Mk. IIA VA703 / M of RAF No.209 Squadron, based at Pembroke Dock in October 1941. Retail and collector listings identify the model as Corgi AA36101 Catalina Mk.IIA, 209 Squadron, Pembroke Dock, October 1941, with Hattons listing the specific aircraft identity as VA703 / M.

The Catalina was a long-range maritime patrol flying boat used for reconnaissance, convoy protection, anti-submarine patrols and air-sea rescue. In RAF Coastal Command service, the type became closely associated with long ocean patrols, especially during the Battle of the Atlantic. The Pembroke Dock connection gives this model particular appeal, as the Welsh base was one of Britain’s most important wartime flying boat stations.

This Corgi release is especially attractive to collectors because it represents a large and distinctive aircraft type in 1/72 scale. Flying Mule lists AA36101 as a discontinued PBY Catalina diecast model with selected moving parts such as gun turrets and control surfaces, while collector listings also note its large wingspan of approximately 440 mm.

Produced in Corgi’s Aviation Archive range, AA36101 is ideal for collectors of RAF Coastal Command aircraft, Catalina flying boats, Pembroke Dock aviation history, maritime patrol aircraft and Second World War 1/72 scale diecast models.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft Type: Consolidated Catalina Mk.IIA
• Aircraft Identity: VA703 / M
• Operator: Royal Air Force
• Squadron: RAF No.209 Squadron
• Base / Setting: Pembroke Dock
• Period: October 1941
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA36101
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Status: Discontinued collector model
• Collector Theme: RAF Coastal Command / Catalina flying boat / Pembroke Dock / maritime patrol / Second World War aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents Catalina Mk. IIA VA703 / M, a strong RAF Coastal Command subject with excellent display presence. The Catalina’s broad wing, twin engines, boat hull and wingtip floats make it one of the most recognisable maritime aircraft of the Second World War.

For collectors, AA36101 pairs well with Corgi Sunderlands, Wellingtons, Beauforts, Beaufighters, B-17s from Coastal Command, and other Battle of the Atlantic subjects. The Pembroke Dock setting adds extra local and historical interest, particularly for collectors focused on RAF flying boat operations.