{"product_id":"corgi-1-48-mcdonnell-douglas-phantom-ii-fg-1-xv582-black-mike","title":"CORGI 1\/48 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS PHANTOM II FG.1, XV582 'BLACK MIKE'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCorgi 1\/48 scale McDonnell Douglas Phantom II FG.1 XV582 'Black Mike' Diecast Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\r\u003cp\u003eMcDonnell Douglas Phantom II FG.1 XV582 'Black Mike' is a detailed 1\/48 scale die-cast model celebrating one of the RAF's most memorable commemorative aircraft schemes. XV582 received its distinctive all-over gloss black finish while serving with RAF No. 111 Squadron at Leuchars, commemorating both the Phantom's RAF service and the heritage of the famous 'Black Arrows' Aerobatic Display Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\u003cp\u003eThe 'Black Arrows' flew gloss black Hawker Hunters at airshows throughout Britain between 1955 and 1960. At the 1958 Farnborough show, the team achieved a world record by looping 22 Hunters in formation. XV582's commemorative scheme was initially intended for a static 'At Home' Airshow appearance at Leuchars in 1989, but proved so popular that the aircraft became Treble One Squadron's display aircraft the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\u003cp\u003eKnown as 'Black Mike' because of her colour and squadron letter, XV582 became an especially famous RAF Phantom. She made her final flight on 22nd September 1990 before retirement as a static attraction at Leuchars Airshow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\r\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale die-cast model\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003eDistinctive black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003eOpening canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003eOptional undercarriage down\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e245 mm wingspan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\r\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\u003cul\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e1 x Diecast Model\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e1 x Cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e1 x Display Base\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003cli\u003e1 x Limited Edition Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45433403637783,"sku":"AA27904","price":370.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6637\/4935\/files\/AA27904.jpg?v=1787643326","url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyvault.com.au\/products\/corgi-1-48-mcdonnell-douglas-phantom-ii-fg-1-xv582-black-mike","provider":"Hobby Vault Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}