Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA27003
Westland Puma HC.Mk 1 Diecast Model
RAF No.230 Sqn, XW224, RAF Upper Heyford, England, NATO Tiger Meet 1990 | Limited Edition
1100
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Westland Puma HC.Mk 1 | | 10" | | 8.25" |
One of the earliest operators of the Puma was 230 Squadron. Based originally at RAF Odiham the squadron also undertook tours in West Germany, a short detachment to the Gulf as part of operation Granby and a lengthy stint in Northern Ireland based at RAF Aldergrove. From 2009 to the present day they have been based with the rest of the Puma fleet at RAF Benson. 230 Squadron is one of the few RAF squadrons to feature a Tiger on their squadron crest and as a result are invited to the annual NATO Tiger meet. This often involves repainting the aircraft in gaudy cat-like schemes, as seen here with this striking scheme from 1990.
Designed as a British-built version of the Aerospatiale Puma, the Westland Puma was first flown on November 25th, 1970. © Copyright 2003-2025 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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