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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33503 B-52C Stratofortress Diecast Model American Air Museum, Duxford, England Limited Edition 1:144 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-52C 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. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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. Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Boeing B-52C Stratofortress Designed as a replacement for the piston engined B50, the B52 was first flown on April 15th, 1952. Immensely successful, the B52 is expected to remain in service until well into the 21st century. [See more Boeing B-52C Stratofortress products]