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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33503
Boeing B-52D Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF SAC, American Air Museum, Duxford, England
Limited Edition of 4000 Pieces Worldwide
This is Number 2390
1:144 Scale Length Width
Boeing B-52D Stratofortress. 13.5" 15.5"
The first of thirty five B-52C's came off the Seattle assembly line on 7th December 1955. The B-52C also carried 3000 gallon wing tanks in place of the 1000 gallon tanks used on the B-52B. First flying on the 9th March 1956 and remaining in service until September 1971, it was retired from service after seeing combat in South East Asia. The most important bomber version in South East Asia was the B-52D which received the 'Big Belly' conversion. This greatly increased its ability to carry 500lb or 750lb bombs. 56-0689 ex 7 BW, Carswell AFB, Texas flew into Duxford in June 1983 for preservation and is currently in the American Air Museum there.
Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
Designed to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range, strategic bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress was first flown on April 15, 1952. First envisioned as a straight wing, six turboprop aircraft, the B-52 underwent a number of design changes before becoming the swept-wing, eight turbojet aircraft it is today. Originally built for Cold War era "deterrence" missions, this aircraft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons but in actual combat has only dropped conventional munitions. Its long service career has included Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan and Iraq, and it is expected to continue serving until at least 2040.
Corgi's 1:144 scale B-52s are surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at almost three pounds. Each model includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand for in-flight display. The series includes most production variants, from early versions with large tail fins and pivoting tail machine gun turrets to the later B-52H, with its clipped tail fin and 20mm Vulcan cannons. The engine nacelles contain both intake and exhaust details, and the cockpit windscreen is masterfully integrated. The center landing gear is keyed to provide easy configuration for ground display with a set of wing tip gear for balance.
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
