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Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002 - Aviation 72
Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002 - Aviation 72

Aviation 72 1:72 Panavia Tornado F3 ZG797 43 Sqn RAF Leuchers Fighting Cocks AV7251002

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Condition

The Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was a long-range, twin-engine interceptor developed to counter Soviet bomber threats during the Cold War. First flown on 27 October 1979 and entering RAF service in 1986, it served until its retirement on 22 March 2011. Operated by the RAF, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Italian Air Force, the ADV was eventually replaced by the Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

Initially delivered as the Tornado F2 in 1984, the type saw limited use before being replaced by the improved F3 variant. A total of 152 Tornado F3s were built, entering service in July 1986. The F3 made its combat debut during the 1991 Gulf War, flying over 2,000 patrol sorties from Saudi Arabia. Despite upgrades to radar and countermeasures, the aircraft lacked modern IFF and secure comms, limiting its operational role.

 

The Tornado F3 saw further action in Bosnia (1993–1995), Kosovo (1999), and Iraq (2003), though it struggled with maintainability during overseas deployments. Delays in the Typhoon program prompted a major upgrade of the F3, including new air-to-air missiles.

 

Post-Gulf War, RAF squadrons continued patrolling Iraqi no-fly zones. In 2004, the UK began scaling back the F3 fleet, transitioning to the Typhoon. The final operational RAF F3s were retired in 2011 with the disbandment of No. 111 Squadron.

 

QinetiQ retained four F3s post-RAF service for weapons testing, including MBDA Meteor missile trials. The final flight occurred on 20 June 2012, and the last aircraft were scrapped in July 2012.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.

- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.

If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.

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Condition

The Panavia Tornado Air Defence Variant (ADV) was a long-range, twin-engine interceptor developed to counter Soviet bomber threats during the Cold War. First flown on 27 October 1979 and entering RAF service in 1986, it served until its retirement on 22 March 2011. Operated by the RAF, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Italian Air Force, the ADV was eventually replaced by the Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

Initially delivered as the Tornado F2 in 1984, the type saw limited use before being replaced by the improved F3 variant. A total of 152 Tornado F3s were built, entering service in July 1986. The F3 made its combat debut during the 1991 Gulf War, flying over 2,000 patrol sorties from Saudi Arabia. Despite upgrades to radar and countermeasures, the aircraft lacked modern IFF and secure comms, limiting its operational role.

 

The Tornado F3 saw further action in Bosnia (1993–1995), Kosovo (1999), and Iraq (2003), though it struggled with maintainability during overseas deployments. Delays in the Typhoon program prompted a major upgrade of the F3, including new air-to-air missiles.

 

Post-Gulf War, RAF squadrons continued patrolling Iraqi no-fly zones. In 2004, the UK began scaling back the F3 fleet, transitioning to the Typhoon. The final operational RAF F3s were retired in 2011 with the disbandment of No. 111 Squadron.

 

QinetiQ retained four F3s post-RAF service for weapons testing, including MBDA Meteor missile trials. The final flight occurred on 20 June 2012, and the last aircraft were scrapped in July 2012.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.

Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.

Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.

Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.

Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.

Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.

Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.

Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.

If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.

- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.

If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.