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Corgi Showcase Collection CS90226 B-52 Stratofortress Diecast Model SAC, "Diamond Lil", Utapo, Thailand, 1972 1:550 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-52 Stratofortress     3.5"     4" From June 1965 to August 1973, B-52's operating from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa; Anderson Air Force Base, Guam and Utapao Royal Thai Naval Airfield, Thailand flew over 126,000 combat missions in Southeast Asia. Flying out of Utapao Royal Thai Naval Airfield in southeast Thailand, the crew of 'Diamond Lil' shot down a MiG northeast of Hanoi during 'Linebacker II' action on Christmas eve 1972. Now stored and maintained at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, the aircraft is dedicated to the men and women of Strategic Air Command who flew and maintained the B-52D throughout its 26-year history in the command. Corgi Showcase Collection The Corgi "Showcase Collection" presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Showcase Collection" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines and surface details. Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals. Poseable stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable. Descriptive, collectible data card. [See more Corgi Showcase Collection products] Boeing B-52 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-52 Stratofortress products]