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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA33506 B-52H Stratofortress Diecast Model USAF 5th BW, 23rd BS, Minot AFB, ND, Operation "Iraqi Freedom", April 2003 Limited Edition 1:144 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-52H Stratofortress     13.5"     15.5" For the operation "Iraqi Freedom" an enormous build-up of coalition forces was initiated, not only in the Gulf region but also at other locations, like Bulgaria (KC-10), Spain (KC-10 and KC-135), Turkey (KC-130, F-16, EA-6B) and the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, the main offensive buildup was the deployment of 14 B-52H to RAF Fairford (Gloucestershire). On March 3rd 2003, the BUFF's (BUFF is a nickname for the B-52, meaning "Big, Ugly, Fat ... Fellow") arrived at RAF Fairford with RIPPER callsigns. The B-52s belong to 23 Bomber Squadron of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot (coded "MT") in North Dakota. 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-52H 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-52H Stratofortress products]