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| | Code: HE-572767 
Price: $159.95
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| Herpa 1:200 Wings 572767
Boeing B-52G Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF 2nd BW, 596th BS, #58-0185 El Lobo II, Operation Secret Squirrel, January 1991 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-52G Stratofortress | | 9.75" | | 11" |
Operation Senior Surprise (nicknamed Operation Secret Squirrel by its crews) was a long range B-52G Stratofortress cruise missile strike against Iraqi targets that initiated the bombing campaign during the Gulf War in 1991. The mission took place from January 16, 1991, and ended January 17, 1991. Seven B-52 from Barksdale AFB were chosen to take part in this top secret mission to attack high priority Iraqi power and communication targets at the start of Operation Desert Storm. Each B-52G bomber was loaded with GPS guided AGM-86C conventional air-launched cruise missiles (CALCM). All seven B-52 bombers returned safely after the 35 hours and 24 minutes, 14,000 mile non-stop mission. Setting a new world record for the longest bombing mission and the first time a GPS guided missile had been used in combat. 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 "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Herpa "1:200 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.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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