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| | Code: CG-CS90384 
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 Showcase Collection CS90384
Westland Wessex HAS.Mk 1 Diecast Model
RAF No.22 Sqn, XR501, RAF Valley, Anglesey, 1989 |
| 1:140 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Westland Wessex HAS.Mk 1 | | 5.75" | | 4.75" |
Originally formed in September 1915, No. 22 Squadron has operated a wide range of aircraft types in various parts of the world, serving with distinction in both World Wars. No. 22 Squadron was disbanded following the Japanese surrender in 1945 and re-formed as a short-range SAR Squadron in 1955. C Flight took residence at Valley in 1956 flying the Westland Whirlwind. The Whirlwind remained the mainstay of the SAR force for the next 20 years until the introduction of the more powerful twin-engine Wessex in 1976. Since the Flight formed at Valley, over 6,000 rescue missions have been flown. Designed by Sikorsky as a US Navy anti-submarine military helicopter, the CH-34 Choctaw first flew on March 8, 1954. This prolific aircraft saw action in Vietnam and is one of history's most successful helicopters, flown on every continent with the armed forces of 25 nations. It has served in an anti-submarine role, as VIP transport, for troop and utility transport and as a search and rescue vehicle. Under various designations, Choctaws have been operated by the US Marine Corps, the US Navy, the US Army and the coast guard. The type also served with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as the turbine-engined Wessex. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Showcase Collection" range 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.
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