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| | Code: CG-US51905 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US51905
Bell H-13 Sioux Diecast Model
NYPD, New York, NY | Limited Edition
1800
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bell H-13 Sioux | | 10.75" | | 9.25" |
The New York Police Department became the world's first airborne law enforcement unit in 1929 when the Police Air Services Division was established from funds donated by World War I ace Rodman Wanamaker. An initial purchase made by the Aviation Bureau netted a three-seated Loening Commuter Amphibian plane, powered by a 90-hp engine. Rumor had it that the third seat was called the "Angel" seat and was left empty so that an angel could accompany the crew on each flight. Another first by the NYPD was the purchase of two Bell 47 Helicopters in 1948--the first law enforcement agency to employ helicopters in police work. Also known as the Sioux or H-13, New York's extensive waterways dictated the Bell 47 to be fitted with pontoons so that it could participate in air-sea rescues. Originally designed as a single engine, light helicopter for use by civilians, the Bell H-13 Sioux first flew on December 8, 1945 as the Bell 47 prototype. Later redesignated H-13 by the United States Army Air Forces, the improved aircraft was used as an observation and basic training helicopter. The design is characterized by a full bubble canopy, skid landing gear and welded-tube tail boom. It has two high-level mounted saddle fuel tanks and a two bladed single rotor. The H-13 was immortalized by the long-running television show M.A.S.H., where it was portrayed in its role as a medevac aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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