Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31301
Lockheed C-130F Hercules Diecast Model
USN VXE-6, Operation Deep Freeze, (LC-130F with Skis) | Limited Edition
4000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed C-130F Hercules | | 8.25" | | 11" |
In 1955, Navy Air Development Squadron VXE-6 was involved in the exploration of the Antarctic land mass under "Operation Deep Freeze". Initialliy equipped with Douglas R4Ds (a Navy version of the C-47 Dakota), it was then equipped with P2V Neptunes and received its first two C-130 Hercules in 1960. By the end of "Deep Freeze 612", these and a third aircraft had lifted over 1,800 tons of supplies between Pole and Byrd stations; they also flew the logrest ever trans-Antarctic flight, the 2,800-mile journey from McMurdo Sound to set up a scientific field station at Eight's Coast on Bellingshausen Sea. In February 1971, 148320 struck a snow wall at McMurdo, Antarctica, caught fire and was destroyed. It had been one of only a total of four LC-130Fs delivered to the US Navy. We recently heard from a former Flight Engineer for this very aircraft who informs us that the aircraft was not actually destroyed in 1971 as the text describes. The aircraft was recovered and restored to flying condition in 1976. Designed to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Corgi's 1:144 scale C-130 is constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used. The model's wide fuselage and carefully rendered nose section is solid, and pad-printed windows and doors provide a seamless touch that does not interrupt the lines of the aircraft. The solid metal wing features external fuel tanks and thinly stamped metal propellers. This series includes many versions, from gunship to search and rescue, scientific research support and aerial refueling to maritime patrol. The series includes almost all variants, from the early three-bladed propeller "A" to the current "J" variant with upgraded engines and six-bladed propellers. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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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