Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA39004
Westland Lynx AH.Mk 1 Diecast Model
Royal Army Air Corps No.655 Sqn, XZ666 "Damien the Lynx", Omagh, Northern Ireland, Operation Banner 1983 | Limited Edition
1200
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Westland Lynx AH.Mk 1 | | 6.5" | | 7" |
The Westland Lynx AH.1 was used as a utility helicopter by the Army Air Corps. In 1982 655 Sqn based at Shackleton Barracks, Ballykelly, received their first Lynx to replace the Westland Scout to use in support of the Army and Royal Ulster Constabulary during operation Banner. In this role the Lynx was usually fitted with nine seats and was used to deploy, and support foot patrols in the more rural areas. In late 1983 XZ666 was deployed to Lisanally Barracks in Omagh and used to support the RUC in the Omagh and Carrickmore areas. XZ666 known for obvious reasons as "Damien" was later converted to AH.7 standard and in 2008 was retired to DCAE Aborfield for use as a ground instructional airframe after flying more than 7000 hours. Designed by Westland Helicopters as a utility craft for civil and naval applications, the Westland Lynx was first flown on March 21, 1971. Military interest in this versatile helicopter led to the development of both naval and battlefield variants, which were used in varying roles from transport and armed escort to evacuation, reconnaissance and anti-tank missions. The Lynx's four-blade main rotor system is powered by twin Rolls Royce engines, and it is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers not commonly associated with helicopters, such as loops and rolls. In 1972, a Lynx broke the world airspeed record for helicopters, flying at nearly 200 mph. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Corgi's 1:72 scale Westland Lynx has the exceptionally crisp detail that is typical of all Corgi helicopter releases. This model has many movable parts, including a sliding cargo bay door on either side of the diecast metal fuselage and main and tail rotors that spin freely on detailed swashplate head assemblies. The cargo bay is fully rendered and the greenhouse canopy with its separately-applied photo-etched wipers provides a clear view of the crew figures inside. Each release features a variety of ventral-mounted antennas, side mounted weapons and varying nose configurations, and metal landing skids or fixed taxi wheels. © Copyright 2003-2014 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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