Corgi Avro Vulcan B2 XM598 - RAF 50 Squadron Wideawake Air Base 1982 - AA31209 for Sale

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Corgi Avro Vulcan B2 XM598 - RAF 50 Squadron Wideawake Air Base 1982 - AA31209 For Sale

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Corgi Avro Vulcan B2 XM598 - RAF 50 Squadron Wideawake Air Base 1982 - AA31209:
$108.32

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31209

Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 Diecast Model

RAF 50 Squadron , XM598, Wideawake Air Base, Ascension Island,

Falklands Conflict, 1982

Limited Edition of 1800 Pieces Worldwide

This is Number 0693

1:144 Scale Length Width

Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2 8.25" 9.25"

Avro Vulcan XM598 was selected for use in ‘Operation Corporate’ on the 29th March 1982. Work was immediately undertaken at RAF Waddington to bring the aircraft up to the correct standard and remove any squadron markings of identification. XM598 arrived on Ascension Island on the 29th April. The first surprise attack on the island was scheduled for the night of the 30th April. XM598 was scheduled to be the lead aircraft loaded with twenty one 1,000lb bombs. Shortly after its departure the aircraft ran into a problem. It was unable to fully pressurize its flight deck due to a rubber seal on the "Direct Vision" side window had perished and was forced to turn back and was withdrawn shortly afterwards.

Avro Vulcan B.Mk 2

Designed to meet an Air Ministry specification for a high-speed, high-altitude, long-range nuclear bomber, the Avro Vulcan was first flown on August 30, 1952. Though revolutionary, the Vulcan's original delta wing tailless design was an unknown quantity. The first prototype crashed in the fall of 1949 and the early straight leading edge design was later modified to kink towards the wingtip, giving the service aircraft superior flying characteristics. Carrying Britain's first nuclear weapon (the Blue Danube), the Vulcan's original role was nuclear deterrence, but it was later modified for air-to-air refueling missions and maritime radar reconnaissance.

Corgi's 1:144 scale Vulcan is constructed almost entirely of solid diecast metal. The top portion of model's fuselage and wing are cast as one solid piece, which gives this model a seamless look. The nose features a sturdy inflight-refuelling probe and pad printed cockpit windows with details of the crew access door below. The model's large wing has been masterfully rendered and features turbo fan blade details inside the skillfully shaped engine intakes. Configuration of the model for ground display is easy with landing gear that installs quickly, and there is also a multi-position display stand for in flight display.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.

Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.

Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.

Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.

Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.