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| | Code: HE-554992 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Herpa Wings 554992
Boeing B-52G Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF 379th BW, #57-6492 "Old Crow Express", King Abdul Azziz IAP, Saudi Arabia, Operation Desert Storm 1991 | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-52G Stratofortress | | 9.75" | | 11" |
The G-version is the most-built B-52-variant and was manufactured from 1958 until 1961. The last planes were retired in 1994. In 1991, the USA organized its biggest mobilization since WWII named “Operation Desert Storm”. Among the fighter planes operated over Iraq were numerous B-52Gs such as the “Old Crow Express” which operated as part of the temporary 1708th Bomb Wing from Saudi Arabia. Designed to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range, strategic bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress was first flown on April 15, 1952. First envisioned as a straight wing, six turboprop aircraft, the B-52 underwent a number of design changes before becoming the swept-wing, eight turbojet aircraft it is today. Originally built for Cold War era "deterrence" missions, this aircraft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons but in actual combat has only dropped conventional munitions. Its long service career has included Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan and Iraq, and it is expected to continue serving until at least 2040. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Herpa "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft. Herpa "Wings" 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 non-rotating wheels.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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