{"product_id":"corgi-aa34209-1-72-boeing-chinook-hc-mk-1-raf-no-7-18-sqns-bravo-two-zero-saudi-arabia-1991","title":"Corgi AA34209 1:72 Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1 RAF No.7 \u0026 18 Sqns Bravo Two Zero Saudi Arabia 1991","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\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 Legends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA34209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing Chinook HC.Mk 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force No. 7 and No. 18 Squadrons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall Sign \/ Association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bravo Two Zero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Granby \/ Gulf War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saudi Arabia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Air Force \/ United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-lift and special forces transport helicopter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\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 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\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 16.5\" or 41.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Rotor Span):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" or 25.4 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\u003eOne antenna on the side of the forward fuselage, immediately behind the cockpit, is slightly loose but remains attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome glue residue is present around several of the forward antennae. It is unclear whether this originates from manufacture or a previous repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with 12 rotor blades, comprising two full interchangeable sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome cracking is present around the edge of the box packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellowing is present to the clear plastic section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe packaging remains structurally usable and continues to house the model securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. 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