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Witty Wings WTW-72-010-003 1:72 F-16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty
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Preowned - Mint (10/10)
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Description
A modern Viper in legendary colors. This 1:72 scale diecast model by Witty Wings (WTW-72-010-003) captures F-16C Fighting Falcon #86-0244 in its extraordinary "Cripes A' Mighty" commemorative livery. Painted for the September 2000 reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group, this scheme replicates the famous blue-nosed P-51D Mustang flown by WWII Triple Ace George Preddy. The name "Cripes A' Mighty" was Preddy's signature expression, and seeing it applied to the sleek lines of a modern USAF fighter makes this one of the most distinctive and conversation-starting pieces in the Sky Guardians range.
Ideal for curators of commemorative liveries and USAF history, this Witty Wings release serves as a definitive historical artifact bridging two eras of air power. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a hinged canopy, movable horizontal stabilators, and detailed landing gear. This solid diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique paint schemes, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 352nd Fighter Group legacy.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Witty Wings
Series: Sky Guardians (Series 1)
Model code: WTW-72-010-003
Aircraft: Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon
Unit: USAF 352nd FG / VA ANG (September 2000 Reunion)
Serial/Code: #86-0244 "Cripes A' Mighty"
Scale: 1:72
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Width: 5.25" or 13.3 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
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Model: Ex-display and Mint.
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Components: Complete with the nose pitot tube still factory-wrapped along with the stand. The nose pitot comes separate with these models and has not broken off.
Box condition - Good (6/10)
The box is in good condition, with the following notes:
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Surface: Visible flexing to the front and back panels.
-
Edges: Noticeable wear, primarily along the corners and edges.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
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.
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Witty Wings WTW-72-010-003 1:72 F-16C Fighting Falcon USAF Cripes A' Mighty
Sale price£42.00 GBP
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Description
A modern Viper in legendary colors. This 1:72 scale diecast model by Witty Wings (WTW-72-010-003) captures F-16C Fighting Falcon #86-0244 in its extraordinary "Cripes A' Mighty" commemorative livery. Painted for the September 2000 reunion of the 352nd Fighter Group, this scheme replicates the famous blue-nosed P-51D Mustang flown by WWII Triple Ace George Preddy. The name "Cripes A' Mighty" was Preddy's signature expression, and seeing it applied to the sleek lines of a modern USAF fighter makes this one of the most distinctive and conversation-starting pieces in the Sky Guardians range.
Ideal for curators of commemorative liveries and USAF history, this Witty Wings release serves as a definitive historical artifact bridging two eras of air power. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a hinged canopy, movable horizontal stabilators, and detailed landing gear. This solid diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and unique paint schemes, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 352nd Fighter Group legacy.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Witty Wings
Series: Sky Guardians (Series 1)
Model code: WTW-72-010-003
Aircraft: Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon
Unit: USAF 352nd FG / VA ANG (September 2000 Reunion)
Serial/Code: #86-0244 "Cripes A' Mighty"
Scale: 1:72
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Model Dimensions
Length: 8.25" or 21 cm
Width: 5.25" or 13.3 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
-
Model: Ex-display and Mint.
-
Components: Complete with the nose pitot tube still factory-wrapped along with the stand. The nose pitot comes separate with these models and has not broken off.
Box condition - Good (6/10)
The box is in good condition, with the following notes:
-
Surface: Visible flexing to the front and back panels.
-
Edges: Noticeable wear, primarily along the corners and edges.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
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.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
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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