Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model

Westland Puma HC.1 - XW220, No. 33 Squadron, RAF, Gulf War, Kuwait 1991

1:72 Scale.  Length: 10"


Limited Edition of 1100 Models Worldwide

By the time of the 1991 Gulf War, the Puma HC.1 had already been in service with the RAF for twenty years and had proven to be a capable and effective medium lift helicopter, seeing active service in Northern Ireland and humanitarian roles, such as the 1988 flash flood in Jamaica. It was the 1991 Gulf War that brought Pumas fully to war. They played a vital role in transporting British troops in Kuwait during the defeat of Iraqi forces and at the climax of the conflict, proved decisive in rapidly mobilizing and deploying troops, preventing Iraqi forces from sabotaging the Rumaila oil field. The Pumas were painted in a water based sand color which rapidly weathered leaving them in a distinctive shade of pink.

The Puma is a twin engine medium sized transport and utility helicopter. Used by the Royal Air Force since the 1960s, the Puma has proven itself to be capable and reliable. Undergoing only limited upgrades throughout their service life, only now are serious modifications being made to modernize the Puma fleet.


The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.

This model of a Puma HC.I by Corgi features