{"product_id":"meccano-magazine-cba004-11-01042026","title":"Vintage MECCANO Magazine February 1954 (004) Vol 39 No 2 Night Sortie West Malling","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Meccano Magazine (UK) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/b\u003e February 1954 (Vol. XXXIX, No. 2) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eAcceptable to Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/b\u003e. It displays noticeable wear typical of a 1950s paper publication, including edge wear, scuffing along the spine with some minor separation at the staples, and standard age-related tanning to the pages. The cover retains good colour but has a few small surface blemishes. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"346\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e There is a handwritten name and address in pencil at the top of the back cover (\"Ford 27 Ombersley Rd\"). \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"464\"\u003ePlease review all images carefully\u003c\/b\u003e to see the exact condition. The text and illustrations remain highly readable. Sold as a wonderful piece of classic British toy and aviation history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatured Content \u0026amp; Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a highly atmospheric, dramatic illustration titled \"Night Sortie at West Malling\", depicting ground crew preparing RAF jet fighters (resembling Gloster Meteors) on an illuminated airfield runway at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInside Features:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"With the Editor\" section features a photograph showing \"The post that marks the division between New South Wales and Victoria, Australia\" on the Princes Highway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Advertisements:\u003c\/b\u003e The back cover features a classic blue-and-white advertisement for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eMeccano\u003c\/b\u003e accessories, titled \"More parts... more models... more fun\", illustrating a fantastic Meccano model tank build alongside various accessory parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve to ensure safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eMeccano Magazine, February 1954, Vintage Model Toys, RAF West Malling, Gloster Meteor, Aviation Art, Cold War Jets, Meccano Models, British Toys, (004)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meccano Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53394588598611,"sku":"CBA004-11-01042026","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260401_181310.jpg?v=1775066628","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/meccano-magazine-cba004-11-01042026","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}