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| | Code: HE-570916 
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. | Herpa 1:200 Wings 570916
Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF 2nd BW, 11th BS, Barksdale AFB, LA |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-52H Stratofortress | | 9.75" | | 11" |
The 11th Bomber Squadron is one of the oldest airborne units in the United States. Established in June 1917, it was relocated to France as part of the American contingent in the First World War in the autumn of the same year. "Mr. Jiggs" was a well-known cartoon character created by an 11th Squadron officer and, now with a bomb under his arm, was adopted as the unit's coat of arms shortly after its deployment. Designed to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range, strategic bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress was first flown on April 15, 1952. First envisioned as a straight wing, six turboprop aircraft, the B-52 underwent a number of design changes before becoming the swept-wing, eight turbojet aircraft it is today. Originally built for Cold War era "deterrence" missions, this aircraft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons but in actual combat has only dropped conventional munitions. Its long service career has included Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan and Iraq, and it is expected to continue serving until at least 2040. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Herpa "1:200 Wings" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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