Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA34209
Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC.1 Diecast Model
RAF 7/18 Sqn (Bravo Two Zero), Saudi Arabia, 1991
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC.1 | | 16.5" | | 10" |
On the evening of January 22, 1991, eight members of a patrol with the call sign “Bravo Two Zero” were infiltrated by Chinook helicopter in Iraq. Their task was to observe the main supply route and to sever underground communications cables which ran between Baghdad and Jordan. In addition, they were to seek and destroy any SCUD missiles in the area. Each member of the patrol was overloaded with stores and equipment for the stay, and after landing the patrol moved some 20 km, where they found a small cave in which they chose to hide. The patrol was led by Sergeant Andy McNab.
Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift battlefield helicopter, the CH-47 was first flown on September 21st, 1961. The Chinook’s roles include troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply. With accommodations for three crewmen and up to 55 combat-ready troops, the boxcar-size Chinook is bigger than the Sea Knight. The wide loading ramp at the rear of the fuselage can be opened in flight for parachutes, and three cargo hooks can be used for lifting loads through a hatch in the middle of the floor, for lowering items to the ground or for carrying slung loads—enabling the Chinook to operate as a flying crane.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:72 scale Chinooks are some of the most sought after models in 1:72 scale. The most notable feature of this model is the rotor blades, which are geared to turn in opposite directions. Two sets of rotor blades are included, one with dropping blades for ground display and another with blades that are curved upwards for in-flight display. The model has steerable front wheels and a large nose canopy, which allows for easy viewing of the cockpit interior and crew figures. The rear cargo ramp is accurately articulated and easy to configure, and when fully opened reveals a large cargo bay. A variety of delicate antennas as well as air inlets on the rear nacelles are featured in each release.
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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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