1:72 Corgi Bristol Beaufort MKIA '35' Middle East Check and Conversion Unit

Corgi AA28903 is a 1:72 scale diecast model of the Bristol Beaufort MkIa EK979 ‘35’, representing a Royal Air Force aircraft from the Middle East Check and Conversion Unit stationed in Egypt in 1944. It’s part of Corgi’s Aviation Archive series and is prized for its historical accuracy and collector appeal.

 Model Overview

• Brand: Corgi

• Series: Aviation Archive

• Model Number: AA28903

• Aircraft: Bristol Beaufort MkIa

• Tail Number: EK979 ‘35’

• Unit: Middle East Check and Conversion Unit, RAF

• Location: Egypt

• Year Depicted: 1944

• Scale: 1:72

• Material: Diecast metal with plastic components

• Packaging: Collector box with display stand and optional parts

Features & Design

• Detailed fuselage and wing structure with accurate panel lines

• Authentic RAF markings and camouflage paint scheme

• Optional landing gear and propeller configurations

• Display stand included for in-flight or grounded presentation

• Collector-friendly packaging with historical background info

Historical Context

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engine torpedo bomber used extensively during WWII. EK979 ‘35’ served in the Middle East Check and Conversion Unit, which trained crews transitioning to Beauforts for maritime strike missions. These aircraft replaced older Blenheims and Marylands in the region and played a key role in disrupting Axis shipping in the Mediterranean.

This model is ideal for aviation history enthusiasts and collectors of WWII aircraft. Its detailed construction and historical significance make it a standout in any 1:72 scale collection.