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 |
|---|
| 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 over the Manchester and 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. The Lancaster carried the largest bomb of any other WWII aircraft and was armed with eight defensive machine guns—two in the nose, two in the top turret and four in the tail turret. For dam-busting strikes, the Lancaster dropped “bouncing bombs,” which skipped on the surface before impact. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:144 scale Lancaster is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used, a quality common to most of Corgi’s 1:144 series aircraft. The cockpit canopy, dorsal mounted turret and forward and rear gunner’s canopy feature transparent windows, which is uncommon in smaller scales. All machine gun stations include a sturdy all-metal machine gun barrel that won’t bend or break. Exhaust detail is present on the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers. Landing gear installs quickly and easily for ground display and a multi-positional display stand is included on most models (see photos).
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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.
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