{"product_id":"meccano-magazine-cba004-16-19042026","title":"Vintage MECCANO Magazine February 1945 (004) Vol 30 No 2 Vickers Warwick WWII","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 1945 (Vol. XXX, No. 2) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\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 Vintage Condition\u003c\/b\u003e. It displays noticeable wear typical of a wartime paper publication. There is edge wear, creasing, small tears along the spine, and age-related tanning to the pages. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"232\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e There is a handwritten address\/name in pencil on the upper right of the front cover. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"330\"\u003ePlease review all images carefully\u003c\/b\u003e to see the exact condition. Despite the wear, the text and illustrations remain highly readable and offer a fascinating glimpse into history. Sold as a brilliant piece of WWII-era British toy and engineering memorabilia!\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 superb illustration of a camouflage \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eVickers \"Warwick\" Transport\u003c\/b\u003e aircraft flying over the countryside.\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\"\u003eWWII Historical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a genuine late-WWII issue. The \"With the Editor\" section opens with a fascinating contemporary discussion on \"The Amazing Mulberry Harbour\" used during the D-Day invasions.\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\"\u003eInside Features:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with interesting articles including a deep dive into the \"Vickers 'Warwick'\", \"Fire Fighting in Storm at Sea\", and the \"Railways' Own Postal System\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePoignant Vintage Advertisements:\u003c\/b\u003e The advertisements heavily reflect the reality of 1945. The back cover features an ad for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eMeccano, Dinky Toys, and Hornby Trains\u003c\/b\u003e with the message: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"180\"\u003e\"We are sorry that we cannot supply these famous toys to-day, but they will be ready for you again after the war. Look out for the good times coming!\"\u003c\/i\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"333\"\u003eInside Ads:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes an ad for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"364\"\u003eFROG Model Aircraft\u003c\/b\u003e (also promising a return after the war) and an incredible period ad for chemistry experiments to pass the time during \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"502\"\u003e\"Black-out Evenings\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\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 1945, WWII History, Vickers Warwick, Aviation History, Mulberry Harbour, Hornby Trains, Dinky Toys, Home Front, Blackout Era, Vintage Toys, (004)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meccano Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521426514259,"sku":"CBA004-16-19042026","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260401_180600_bd0f0932-572f-442d-8905-c2a8f83a7d45.jpg?v=1776618014","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/meccano-magazine-cba004-16-19042026","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}