Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34708
B-57 Canberra Diecast Model
RAF No.16 Sqn, RAF Laarbruch,Germany, 1972
Limited Edition | 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| English Electric/Martin B-57 Canberra | | 11" | | 11.25" |
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The B(I)8 Canberra (the “I” stands for “Interdictor”) lost the one-piece “glasshouse” bubble canopy so loved by aircrews, and sported instead a fighter-type canopy. This was offset from the aircraft’s centerline, giving the B(I)8 a very distinctive profile shared by the photo-recon variant, the PR-9 and of course, the Sea Vixen. In June 1972, 16 Sq. (RAF Laarbruch) finally turned in the last RAF B(I)8 Canberra after a squadron ownership of 14 years! 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]Designed to meet an Air Ministry requirement for for a jet bomber, the Canberra/B57 was first flown on May 13th, 1949.[See more English Electric/Martin B-57 Canberra products] |
