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Corgi 48102 1:144 Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker Illinois ANG 0-20900 City of Chicago
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Description
A substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker 0-20900 “City of Chicago”, operated by the Illinois Air National Guard. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48102 captures one of the United States Air Force's distinctive piston-engine aerial refuelling aircraft.
The KC-97 was developed from the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, which shared much of its design heritage with the wartime B-29 Superfortress. Its unusually deep fuselage provided substantial internal capacity for fuel, cargo and support equipment.
KC-97 tankers used a flying-boom refuelling system to transfer fuel to receiving aircraft. The type supported early jet fighters and bombers, although the speed difference between the piston-powered tanker and faster jet aircraft could make refuelling operations demanding.
The KC-97L incorporated auxiliary General Electric J47 turbojet engines beneath the outer wings. These additional engines increased the tanker's speed and performance during refuelling operations while retaining the four principal radial engines.
Aircraft 0-20900 carries the individual name “City of Chicago” and markings associated with the Illinois Air National Guard. The polished natural-metal finish, Air Force insignia and prominent unit markings reflect the appearance of American tanker aircraft during the Cold War.
The model features extensive diecast construction, a large double-deck fuselage, six engine nacelles representing the four piston engines and two auxiliary jets, rotating propellers, detailed tanker markings, removable landing gear and the original Corgi presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48102
Aircraft: Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker
Aircraft Marking: 0-20900
Aircraft Name: City of Chicago
Unit: Illinois Air National Guard
Associated Squadron: 108th Air Refuelling Squadron
Role: Aerial refuelling tanker
Date/Period: Cold War era
Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic City of Chicago markings, polished natural-metal finish, flying-boom tanker configuration, four radial engines, twin auxiliary jet engines, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Some light handling wear is present to the top of the nose.
- Some paint bubbling is present at the end of the wing.
- Despite the noted minor imperfections, the model still displays very well overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
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- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
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We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
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- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
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- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
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Corgi 48102 1:144 Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker Illinois ANG 0-20900 City of Chicago
Sale price£18.00 GBP
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Description
A substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker 0-20900 “City of Chicago”, operated by the Illinois Air National Guard. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive range, model 48102 captures one of the United States Air Force's distinctive piston-engine aerial refuelling aircraft.
The KC-97 was developed from the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, which shared much of its design heritage with the wartime B-29 Superfortress. Its unusually deep fuselage provided substantial internal capacity for fuel, cargo and support equipment.
KC-97 tankers used a flying-boom refuelling system to transfer fuel to receiving aircraft. The type supported early jet fighters and bombers, although the speed difference between the piston-powered tanker and faster jet aircraft could make refuelling operations demanding.
The KC-97L incorporated auxiliary General Electric J47 turbojet engines beneath the outer wings. These additional engines increased the tanker's speed and performance during refuelling operations while retaining the four principal radial engines.
Aircraft 0-20900 carries the individual name “City of Chicago” and markings associated with the Illinois Air National Guard. The polished natural-metal finish, Air Force insignia and prominent unit markings reflect the appearance of American tanker aircraft during the Cold War.
The model features extensive diecast construction, a large double-deck fuselage, six engine nacelles representing the four piston engines and two auxiliary jets, rotating propellers, detailed tanker markings, removable landing gear and the original Corgi presentation display stand.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive
Model code: 48102
Aircraft: Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker
Aircraft Marking: 0-20900
Aircraft Name: City of Chicago
Unit: Illinois Air National Guard
Associated Squadron: 108th Air Refuelling Squadron
Role: Aerial refuelling tanker
Date/Period: Cold War era
Operator / Country: United States Air Force / United States
Scale: 1:144
Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components
Special Features: Authentic City of Chicago markings, polished natural-metal finish, flying-boom tanker configuration, four radial engines, twin auxiliary jet engines, rotating propellers, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 9.25" or 23.5 cm
Width (Wingspan): 11.75" or 29.8 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
- Some light handling wear is present to the top of the nose.
- Some paint bubbling is present at the end of the wing.
- Despite the noted minor imperfections, the model still displays very well overall.
Box condition - Excellent (8/10)
- The box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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