Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34802
Vickers Wellington Mk X Diecast Model
RAF No.99 Sqn | Limited Edition
3000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vickers Wellington Mk X | | 10.25" | | 14.25" |
Two squadrons stand out in the operations conducted by Wellingtons over the India-Burma front. These were Nos.99 and 215 Squadrons, which were sent to the theatre in early 1942 when sufficient aircraft were being produced for home and Middle East needs. Initially based in India in a number of separate detachments, No.99 Squadron, the first to become operational, was eventually based at Pandaveswar and later in October 1942 at Digri, where they were actively integrated into full operations against the Japanese. They later moved again, this time with 215 Squadron as 175 Wing to Jessore in May 1943. Providing a night strategic bombing force over Burma, the Wing attacked Japanese communications by road, rail and river as well as moving freight for the army.
Designed to meet a British Air Ministry specification for a two-engine bomber, the Wellington was first flown on June 15th, 1936. Used as a night bomber in the early years of the Second World War, the Wellington defended itself with machine guns: two in the front turret, four in the rear turret and an additional two in beam positions. Later in the war, the Wellington served as maritime patrol, anti-submarine. Equipped with radar and used as an Early Warning and Control aircraft, it operated at an altitude of some 4,000 ft over the North Sea, controlling Mosquito fighters intercepting He 111 bombers. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale Wellington series is most notable for its replication of the "geodesic" type construction, similar to the construction method used to build airships. This construction method is replicated on the simulated fabric stretched wings and tail surfaces, and is clearly visible through the windows on the fuselage. Releases with configurable bomb load subassemblies have open bombay doors that expose an internal bomb load. The robust metal landing gear are quick and easy to install for ground display. Each release features a 90 degree rotating gunner's turret, and some include an array of delicate photo etched metal antennas.
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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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