{"product_id":"corgi-48102-1-144-boeing-kc-97l-stratotanker-illinois-ang-0-20900-city-of-chicago","title":"Corgi 48102 1:144 Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker Illinois ANG 0-20900 City of Chicago","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial 1:144 scale diecast representation of Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker 0-20900 “City of Chicago”, operated by the Illinois Air National Guard.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKC-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48102\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing KC-97L Stratotanker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-20900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of Chicago\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illinois Air National Guard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Squadron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108th Air Refuelling Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial refuelling tanker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Air Force \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" or 29.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light handling wear is present to the top of the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome paint bubbling is present at the end of the wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted minor imperfections, the model still displays very well overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in excellent condition for its age, with some light shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57773190513022,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5402.jpg?v=1785584843","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-48102-1-144-boeing-kc-97l-stratotanker-illinois-ang-0-20900-city-of-chicago","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}