Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA31705
Short Sunderland Diecast Model
RAF Coastal Command No.201 Sqn, RAF Calshot, England, 1942

1:144 Scale		Length		Width
Short Sunderland		7"		9.5"

No. 201 received Sunderlands and commenced anti-submarine patrols over the Atlantic until the U-boat menace had been defeated. The Squadron also joined the successful Channel blockade prior to D-Day, June 6th 1944. It also had the distinction of carrying the final Coastal Command patrol of the war on June 3, 1945.

Short Sunderland

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Corgi's 1:144 scale Sunderland is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal, a quality common to most of Corgi's 1:144 series aircraft. The wonderfully sculpted sold metal hull features a transparent cockpit window with pad printed windows. Military variants include gunner's positions fitted with sturdy all-metal machine gun barrels, and photo etched metal "stickleback" yagi antennas are found on most releases (see photos). The solid metal wings have outboard floats and separately applied exhaust details behind thinly stamped all-metal propellers. The beaching 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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Corgi Aviation Archive Legends

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.