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CH-47 Chinook HC.1 Model, RAF, 18 Sqn, Gulf War - Corgi AA34204
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC.1 - No. 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF), Gulf War, 1991
1:72 scale. Length: 16.5". Rotor width: 9". Includes display stand
Limited Edition
During the 1991 Gulf War with Iraq, Chinook helicopters were responsible for transporting army personnel and equipment. After the start of the land battle, Chinooks ferried thousands of Iraqi POWs to rear camps. No. 18 Chinook Squadron, RAF, flew one thousand hours and lifted over a million kilograms of freight in the first seven weeks of Gulf War operations
The Chinook was first flown in September 1961, with the delivery of the first CH-47A to the U.S. Army in August, 1962. The Chinook was used extensively during the Vietnam War, where they became ‘flying trucks’, moving every type of cargo, including ordinance and heavy construction equipment. Roles included the transport of troops, medical evacuation, search and rescue and parachute drops. The Chinook remains in service today with the U.S. Army as well as with the military forces of other countries, including the Royal Air Force. The RAF operates the largest fleet of Chinook support helicopters after the U.S. Army.
This highly detailed diecast model Chinook helicopter from Corgi features contra-rotating rotors, a fully working rear door ramp, cockpit with pilot figure and historically accurate markings.
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 non-metal components.
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