Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34112
Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2B Diecast Model
RAF No.237 OCU, XW533 Miss Jolly Roger, Operation Granby, 1991 | Limited Edition
1000
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Blackburn Buccaneer S.Mk 2B | | 10.5" | | 7.25" |
Even though it was in the twilight of its service career, the Buccaneer was called upon to take part in the 1991 Gulf War, but only at the eleventh hour. Tornado and Jaguar crews were carrying out low-level, interdiction strike missions against enemy targets, but the effectiveness of Iraqi anti-aircraft fire resulted in these sorties having to be carried out at a higher level, which reduced their effectiveness. The RAF needed to improve the standard of its precision bombing and the Buccaneer had the ability to laser target mark - twelve aircraft were rushed to the gulf. The ‘Sky Pirates' were in the war and making a valuable contribution to the success of Operation Granby. Displaying the individual artwork associated with many RAF Gulf War aircraft, XW533 ‘Miss Jolly Roger' showed that sometimes, older aircraft can show the new boys how the job should be done.
The Blackburn Buccaneer was a brute of an aeroplane, which provided both the Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force with an extremely effective low-level, subsonic strike capability, including the ability to deliver nuclear munitions. Designed initially to operate from Britain's aircraft carriers, the Buccaneer was very much at home flying at wave-top heights, carrying a package of weapons designed to keep the Soviet navy on their toes, but as the Royal Navy retired their larger carriers, Buccaneers were transferred to RAF use. Indeed, as the RAF now had to maintain this naval strike capability, the Buccaneer was to serve with distinction until 1994. Despite wearing the traditional camouflage of RAF Strike Command, the Buccaneer would always manage to display its naval heritage, as no display appearance was complete without a quick folding of the wings!
Designed as a specialized strike aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons, the Blackburn Buccaneer was first flown on April 30, 1958. This mid-wing, twin-engine monoplane had a number of advanced features, including an area-ruled fuselage and a variable incidence tailplane. The Buccaneer served with the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force between 1962 and 1994, seeing action in the first Gulf War when 12 Buccaneers flew 218 missions to drop bombs and to provide a laser designation capability for other British aircraft. Buccaneers also served with the Fleet Air Arm between 1962 and 1978, where some were modified to carry anti-ship missiles. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Buccaneer has small wings with vortex generators molded to the top surface behind the simulated stainless steel leading edge. The most notable unique feature of this model is the massive, articulated, spring-loaded air brake at the rear, which is easy to display in the deployed position and snaps shut with almost no gap. The hinged tail hook below rotates and can also be displayed in the deployed position. The robust metal landing gear is keyed and is easy to install for ground display and provides true tracking of the gear.
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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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