Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA30203
Avro Lancaster B.Mk I Diecast Model
RAF No.106 Sqn, "Admiral Prune", Guy Gibson |
| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Avro Lancaster B.Mk I | | 5.75" | | 8.5" |
Guy Gibsons' first Lancaster operation was on 8th July 1942 when he took ten aircraft and bombed the docks at Wilhemshaven. Gibson named his aircraft Admiral Prune and the aircraft's side was decorated with a Mickey Mouse figure with bombs underneath, depicting the number of trips or operations the aircraft had carried out. This aircraft was often used by Wg. Cdr. Guy Gibson, the squadron CO during his time with 106 squadron. Gibson went on to win the VC the following year as leader of the famous 'Dambusters' raid. 'Admiral Prune' flew 640 hrs before being lost on the Turin raid of 4/5 February 1943.
Designed to meet a specification for a new generation of "worldwide use" medium bombers, the Avro Lancaster was first flown on January 8, 1941. The design of the Lancaster evolved from an unsuccessful two-engine aircraft called the Manchester. The heavier Lancaster had four engines and an extensive bomb bay, with later versions capable of carrying 22,000 lb bombs. Used primarily as a night bomber, the Lancaster was a versatile aircraft that became most famous for its role in the 1943 "Dam Buster" raids on Germany's Ruhr Valley dams. Between 1942 and 1945, Lancasters flew 156,000 sorties, dropping 608,612 tons of bombs on enemy targets. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:144 scale Lancaster is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used, a quality common to most of Corgi's 1:144 series aircraft. The cockpit canopy, dorsal mounted turret and forward and rear gunner's canopy feature transparent windows, which is uncommon in smaller scales. All machine gun stations include a sturdy all-metal machine gun barrel that won't bend or break. Exhaust detail is present on the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers. Landing gear installs quickly and easily for ground display and a multi-positional display stand is included on most models (see photos).
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The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
Corgi "Legends" 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 rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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