Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 Fighter Aircraft "ZJ913 FM-G Moggy D-Day 80th Anniversary Display Scheme" (2024) Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series 1/48 Diecast Model by Corgi

Brand new 1/48 scale diecast model of Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 Fighter Aircraft "ZJ913 FM-G, Moggy, D-Day 80th Anniversary Display Scheme" (2024) Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series die cast model by Corgi.
Limited edition.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Includes display stand.
Officially licensed product.
Includes missile accessories.
Includes pilot figure in cockpit.
Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately Length- 13, Wingspan- 9 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.

HISTORY ASPECTS: Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 ZJ913, coded FM-G and nicknamed Moggy, serves with the Royal Air Force as part of the frontline multirole Typhoon force. As an FGR4 variant, the aircraft is capable of both air defense and precision ground attack, equipped with advanced radar, modern avionics, and a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. The Typhoon has become the backbone of RAF Quick Reaction Alert duties, regularly intercepting unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace while remaining ready for expeditionary operations abroad. ZJ913 has been part of this operational fleet during a period when Typhoons have seen extensive real-world use. RAF Typhoons have flown combat missions over Libya during Operation Ellamy, conducted strike and reconnaissance sorties against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria under Operation Shader, and supported NATO air policing missions across Eastern Europe. Aircraft like ZJ913 rotate through these demanding roles, demonstrating the Typhoons flexibility as both a high-performance interceptor and a precision strike platform in modern conflicts. In 2024, ZJ913 received a special D-Day Anniversary display scheme to commemorate the historic Allied landings in Normandy. The artwork pays tribute to the legacy of earlier RAF fighters that fought over Europe in 1944, linking the modern Typhoon to the heritage of aircraft such as the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Typhoon that supported the liberation of Western Europe.

The commemorative livery transformed the jet into a flying memorial during airshows and public events, honoring the courage of those who took part in Operation Overlord while showcasing the RAFs current frontline capability. This 1:72 scale model combines modern combat aviation with historic remembrance, offering collectors a striking representation of todays RAF set against the legacy of one of the most important operations in history.