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C-121 Super Constellation Model, “Blue Angels” - Corgi AA35102
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Item No. CG-AA35102| Regular Price: | $49.95 | | Sale Price: | $39.95 |
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
Lockheed C-121J (L-1049) Super Constellation - U.S. Navy “Blue Angels” Aerobatic Support Team Aircraft, Pensacola, Florida, 1970
1:144 Scale. Length: 9.7". Wingspan: 10.5"
Limited Edition
The U.S. Navy aerobatic team, “Blue Angels”, were formed in 1946 with Grumman F6F Hellcats and have given continuous aerial displays ever since, with several changes in aircraft type. The team currently fly the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. In order to transport the ground crew, equipment, and spares to show locations, the team has always had to have a transport support aircraft. In 1968 the Blue Angels acquired a single Lockheed C-121J Super Constellation, serial no. 131623, which replaced a Douglas C-54Q. The C-121J was operated out of the team’s base at Pensacola Navel Air Station in Florida for three years. At the end of their 1970 season it was replaced by a Lockheed KC-130F Hercules. The “Blue Angels” C-121J Super Constellation was stored at Davis-Monthan AFB until 1972, when it was broken up.
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 detailed model from the Corgi Aviation Archive series features: rotating propellers, realistic panel lines, historically accurate aircraft markings, optional extended or retracted landing gear, rotating wheels with rubber tires and a display stand.
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