D992

Notes

The Vulcan Bomber aircraft has achieved almost mythical status – it is such a rare piece and to find an example in this virtually mint/boxed condition, is enough to take any Dinky collector’s breath away!

This is a Canadian export model and although it is difficult to be absolutely precise, reputedly only 500 or so were made between 1955-56. The model was too heavy to be cast in Mazac so the decision was made to cast in aluminium. Due to the difficulties in casting, only a limited number were made and all were exported to Canada. Original decision to assign this aircraft a Supertoy number 749 was made (hence the number cast on the underside of the model). However, this decision was altered almost immediately, and the number 992 was decided upon, although the tooling was never altered accordingly (hence the discrepancy between the number on the aircraft underside and the box!).
This is undoubtedly a striking and eye-catching aircraft finished in sleek, bright silver with complete, fresh-looking RAF roundels on the wings and fuselage, and transfers in red, white and blue on the tail.

In virtually mint condition, one may find the occasional slightest mark if one searches hard enough!
This is an especially difficult item to find boxed – and almost impossible to find in a box as fine as this!

Skilled minor repair to the box lid and a label on the lid side is still attached.
One could wait a lifetime to find another in as fine condition!