Corgi Flying Aces
F-35 Lightning (CS90629)
The Corgi Flying Aces range presents authentic die-cast miniatures of modern military aircraft. This edition depicts the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced fifth-generation multirole stealth fighter. Produced in three versions—the F-35A for the US Air Force, the STOVL-capable F-35B for the RAF and US Marine Corps, and the carrier-optimised F-35C for the US Navy—the Lightning II embodies cutting-edge aviation technology.
- Die-cast model of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
- Part of the Corgi Flying Aces collection
- Detailed stealth-inspired design
- Durable die-cast construction
- Represents the RAF’s latest frontline combat aircraft
Making its first flight in 2006, the F-35 was designed to replace multiple US fighter types while meeting the needs of allied air forces worldwide. Ten nations, including the UK, now operate variants of the Lightning II. The RAF’s F-35B short take-off and vertical landing aircraft serve from both land bases and Britain’s new Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, ensuring the UK retains one of the world’s most advanced combat capabilities. This Corgi model offers collectors a sleek representation of the fighter set to dominate 21st-century skies.
