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Corgi AA34209 1:72 Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1 RAF No.7 & 18 Sqns Bravo Two Zero Saudi Arabia 1991

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Condition summary

Model condition
Excellent (8/10)
Box condition
Very Good (7/10)
Completeness
Comes complete with 12 rotor blades, comprising two full interchangeable sets.
  • One antenna on the side of the forward fuselage, immediately behind the cockpit, is slightly loose but remains attached.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • One antenna on the side of the forward fuselage, immediately behind the cockpit, is slightly loose but remains attached.
  • Some glue residue is present around several of the forward antennae. It is unclear whether this originates from manufacture or a previous repair.
  • Comes complete with 12 rotor blades, comprising two full interchangeable sets.

Box condition

  • Some cracking is present around the edge of the box packaging.
  • Yellowing is present to the clear plastic section.
  • The packaging remains structurally usable and continues to house the model securely.

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Description

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1 associated with the famous Bravo Two Zero patrol during the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Legends range, AA34209 depicts a Chinook operated by RAF No. 7 and No. 18 Squadrons in Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby.

During the evening of 22 January 1991, a British Special Air Service patrol using the call sign “Bravo Two Zero” was inserted into Iraq by RAF Chinook. The patrol had been tasked with observing a strategically important supply route and disrupting communications between Baghdad and Jordan during the opening stages of the Gulf War.

The Chinook played an essential role in transporting personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the conflict. Its combination of heavy-lift capability, operational range and ability to land in demanding environments made it particularly valuable for supporting special forces and other units operating far beyond established bases.

This aircraft is reproduced in an unusual desert camouflage scheme consisting of a pale sand base covered with an intricate darker disruptive pattern. Low-visibility RAF roundels and squadron markings are applied across the fuselage, while the large tandem rotor arrangement and rear loading ramp recreate the Chinook's unmistakable appearance.

Developed as a turbine-powered replacement for earlier heavy transport helicopters, the Boeing CH-47 Chinook first flew in 1961. Its tandem rotor configuration provides exceptional lifting capability while eliminating the need for a conventional tail rotor. The type has served extensively in troop transport, battlefield resupply, casualty evacuation, special forces support and heavy-lift operations.

This impressive Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of Gulf War subjects, Royal Air Force helicopters and British special forces history. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed cockpit glazing, a large opening rear loading ramp and an extensively rendered cargo compartment. It is supplied with 12 rotor blades forming two complete sets, allowing the aircraft to be configured with either drooping ground-display blades or upward-curving in-flight blades.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Legends

Model code: AA34209

Aircraft: Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 7 and No. 18 Squadrons

Call Sign / Association: Bravo Two Zero

Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War

Theatre / Base: Saudi Arabia

Date/Period: 1991

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Heavy-lift and special forces transport helicopter

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive desert camouflage, low-visibility RAF markings, detailed tandem rotor assemblies, 12 rotor blades forming two interchangeable sets, ground-display and in-flight rotor configurations, glazed cockpit, detailed cargo compartment, opening rear loading ramp, finely reproduced aerials and antennae, rolling undercarriage and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 16.5" or 41.9 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10" or 25.4 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • One antenna on the side of the forward fuselage, immediately behind the cockpit, is slightly loose but remains attached.
  • Some glue residue is present around several of the forward antennae. It is unclear whether this originates from manufacture or a previous repair.
  • Comes complete with 12 rotor blades, comprising two full interchangeable sets.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Some cracking is present around the edge of the box packaging.
  • Yellowing is present to the clear plastic section.
  • The packaging remains structurally usable and continues to house the model securely.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A substantial and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a Royal Air Force Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1 associated with the famous Bravo Two Zero patrol during the 1991 Gulf War. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Legends range, AA34209 depicts a Chinook operated by RAF No. 7 and No. 18 Squadrons in Saudi Arabia during Operation Granby.

During the evening of 22 January 1991, a British Special Air Service patrol using the call sign “Bravo Two Zero” was inserted into Iraq by RAF Chinook. The patrol had been tasked with observing a strategically important supply route and disrupting communications between Baghdad and Jordan during the opening stages of the Gulf War.

The Chinook played an essential role in transporting personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the conflict. Its combination of heavy-lift capability, operational range and ability to land in demanding environments made it particularly valuable for supporting special forces and other units operating far beyond established bases.

This aircraft is reproduced in an unusual desert camouflage scheme consisting of a pale sand base covered with an intricate darker disruptive pattern. Low-visibility RAF roundels and squadron markings are applied across the fuselage, while the large tandem rotor arrangement and rear loading ramp recreate the Chinook's unmistakable appearance.

Developed as a turbine-powered replacement for earlier heavy transport helicopters, the Boeing CH-47 Chinook first flew in 1961. Its tandem rotor configuration provides exceptional lifting capability while eliminating the need for a conventional tail rotor. The type has served extensively in troop transport, battlefield resupply, casualty evacuation, special forces support and heavy-lift operations.

This impressive Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of Gulf War subjects, Royal Air Force helicopters and British special forces history. The model features heavyweight diecast construction, detailed cockpit glazing, a large opening rear loading ramp and an extensively rendered cargo compartment. It is supplied with 12 rotor blades forming two complete sets, allowing the aircraft to be configured with either drooping ground-display blades or upward-curving in-flight blades.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Legends

Model code: AA34209

Aircraft: Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1

Unit: Royal Air Force No. 7 and No. 18 Squadrons

Call Sign / Association: Bravo Two Zero

Campaign / Event: Operation Granby / Gulf War

Theatre / Base: Saudi Arabia

Date/Period: 1991

Operator / Country: Royal Air Force / United Kingdom

Role: Heavy-lift and special forces transport helicopter

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive desert camouflage, low-visibility RAF markings, detailed tandem rotor assemblies, 12 rotor blades forming two interchangeable sets, ground-display and in-flight rotor configurations, glazed cockpit, detailed cargo compartment, opening rear loading ramp, finely reproduced aerials and antennae, rolling undercarriage and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 16.5" or 41.9 cm

Width (Rotor Span): 10" or 25.4 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • One antenna on the side of the forward fuselage, immediately behind the cockpit, is slightly loose but remains attached.
  • Some glue residue is present around several of the forward antennae. It is unclear whether this originates from manufacture or a previous repair.
  • Comes complete with 12 rotor blades, comprising two full interchangeable sets.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Some cracking is present around the edge of the box packaging.
  • Yellowing is present to the clear plastic section.
  • The packaging remains structurally usable and continues to house the model securely.

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. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.