Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA31204
Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 Diecast Model
RAF No.27 Sqn, XM595, RAF Waddington, England, 1971 |
| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
The Avro Vulcan first equipped No.27 Squadron in April 1961, when it reformed with Vulcan Mk2 Blue Steel bombers at RAF Scampton. It was disbanded for a short time before re-forming in the early '70s in the Maritime Radar Reconnassance (MRR) role at nearby Waddington, Lincolnshire. In the early 1970s, the traditional Elephant insignia used by No.27 Squadron since it was formed, was amended on the Vulcans to that of Walt Disney's 'Dumbo', being quite appropriate for the Vulcan! Surveillance sorties were flown in an area stretching from the North Cape down to the Mediterranean, locating, shadowing and photographing Soviet shipping. The Squadron disbanded once more in March 1982 and XM595 went for scrapping in November of that year.
Designed to meet an Air Ministry specification for a high-speed, high-altitude, long-range nuclear bomber, the Avro Vulcan was first flown on August 30, 1952. Though revolutionary, the Vulcan's original delta wing tailless design was an unknown quantity. The first prototype crashed in the fall of 1949 and the early straight leading edge design was later modified to kink towards the wingtip, giving the service aircraft superior flying characteristics. Carrying Britain's first nuclear weapon (the Blue Danube), the Vulcan's original role was nuclear deterrence, but it was later modified for air-to-air refueling missions and maritime radar reconnaissance. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:144 scale Vulcan is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal. The top portion of model's fuselage and wing are cast as one solid piece, which gives this model a seamless look. The nose features a sturdy inflight-refuelling probe and pad printed cockpit windows with details of the crew access door below. The model's large wing has been masterfully rendered and features turbo fan blade details inside the skillfully shaped engine intakes. Configuration of the model for ground display is easy with landing gear that installs quickly, and there is also a multi-position display stand for in flight display.
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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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