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| | Code: CG-AA30203
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Price: $49.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA30203
Avro Lancaster B.Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.106 Sqn, "Admiral Prune", Guy Gibson| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Avro Lancaster B.Mk I | | 5.75" | | 8.5" |
Guy Gibsons' first Lancaster operation was on 8th July 1942 when he took ten aircraft and bombed the docks at Wilhemshaven. Gibson named his aircraft Admiral Prune and the aircraft's side was decorated with a Mickey Mouse figure with bombs underneath, depicting the number of trips or operations the aircraft had carried out. This aircraft was often used by Wg. Cdr. Guy Gibson, the squadron CO during his time with 106 squadron. Gibson went on to win the VC the following year as leader of the famous 'Dambusters' raid. 'Admiral Prune' flew 640 hrs before being lost on the Turin raid of 4/5 February 1943.
Designed as an improvement of the Manchester—used primarily as a night bomber—the British Avro Lancaster was first flown on January 9th, 1941. With four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, a top speed of 287 mph and a range of 1,660 miles, the Lancaster’s seven-man crew could deliver a knockout punch. This aircraft carried the largest bomb of any in the war and was armed with eight defensive machine guns: two in the nose, two in a top turret and four in a quad assembly tail turret. For dam-busting strikes, the Lancaster dropped “bouncing bombs,” which skipped on the surface before impact. © Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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