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Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990
Preowned - Mint (10/10)
Limited Edition
182 of 1200
Pieces Worldwide
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Description
An imposing, heavyweight 1:144 scale diecast masterpiece replicating the unparalleled reach and devastating power of America's definitive strategic bomber. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (US33508) depicts the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress serving with the USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron out of Carswell AFB, Texas, in March 1990. The B-52s of the celebrated 7th BW proudly displayed a distinctive tail stripe superimposed with the skull of a Texas Longhorn, emphasizing their core deployment in the strategic strike role while armed with AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). Initially envisioned as a straight-wing, six-turboprop platform to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range strategic bomber, the B-52 underwent sweeping design overhauls before its historic first flight on April 15, 1952, emerging as an eight-turbojet, swept-wing powerhouse. Originally engineered to enforce Cold War "deterrence" missions with nuclear capability, the Stratofortress has exclusively dropped conventional munitions throughout a legendary combat career spanning Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with operational service expected to continue until at least 2040.
Highly coveted by elite military collectors for its immense size and substantial physical presence, this 1:144 scale model is surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at nearly three pounds. The massive airframe cleanly captures the definitive design cues of the late-generation B-52H variant, showcasing its characteristic clipped tail fin and a realistically molded rear defensive turret housing 20mm Vulcan cannons. Precision engineering highlights feature multi-part engine nacelles complete with fine intake and exhaust detailing, alongside a masterfully integrated cockpit windscreen layout. For highly flexible showcase configurations, the heavy bomber includes a robust, specialized all-metal display stand for a dynamic in-flight presentation, or it can be set up on the ground using a keyed center landing gear assembly paired with functional wingtip gear for flawless balancing.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: US33508
Aircraft: Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Unit: USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron (7th BW, 9th BS)
Base Command: Carswell AFB, Texas, USA
Livery Theme: Cold War Era Strategic Camouflage with Texas Longhorn Tail Stripe
Primary Weaponry Loadout: AGM-86 ALCM Configuration Capable
Date/Period: March 1990
Scale: 1:144
Weight: Approx. 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Special Features: Massive solid metal airframe weight, authentic 7th BW Texas Longhorn skull tail graphics, variant-accurate clipped tail fin, rear 20mm Vulcan cannon turret assembly, intricate engine nacelle intake/exhaust details, masterfully integrated cockpit glazing, keyed center ground landing gear, stabilizing outrigger wingtip gear, heavy-duty all-metal presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 13.5" or 34.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 15.5" or 39.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Please note: Missing the end of wing closed landing gear cover accessory (as shown in the imagery).
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very minor wear.
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
Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.
Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional Grading page.
Shipping
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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.
Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990
Sale price£190.00 GBP
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Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990
Sale price£190.00 GBP
- Description
- Condition
- Grading
- Shipping
- Returns
Description
An imposing, heavyweight 1:144 scale diecast masterpiece replicating the unparalleled reach and devastating power of America's definitive strategic bomber. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (US33508) depicts the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress serving with the USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron out of Carswell AFB, Texas, in March 1990. The B-52s of the celebrated 7th BW proudly displayed a distinctive tail stripe superimposed with the skull of a Texas Longhorn, emphasizing their core deployment in the strategic strike role while armed with AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). Initially envisioned as a straight-wing, six-turboprop platform to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range strategic bomber, the B-52 underwent sweeping design overhauls before its historic first flight on April 15, 1952, emerging as an eight-turbojet, swept-wing powerhouse. Originally engineered to enforce Cold War "deterrence" missions with nuclear capability, the Stratofortress has exclusively dropped conventional munitions throughout a legendary combat career spanning Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with operational service expected to continue until at least 2040.
Highly coveted by elite military collectors for its immense size and substantial physical presence, this 1:144 scale model is surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at nearly three pounds. The massive airframe cleanly captures the definitive design cues of the late-generation B-52H variant, showcasing its characteristic clipped tail fin and a realistically molded rear defensive turret housing 20mm Vulcan cannons. Precision engineering highlights feature multi-part engine nacelles complete with fine intake and exhaust detailing, alongside a masterfully integrated cockpit windscreen layout. For highly flexible showcase configurations, the heavy bomber includes a robust, specialized all-metal display stand for a dynamic in-flight presentation, or it can be set up on the ground using a keyed center landing gear assembly paired with functional wingtip gear for flawless balancing.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: US33508
Aircraft: Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Unit: USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron (7th BW, 9th BS)
Base Command: Carswell AFB, Texas, USA
Livery Theme: Cold War Era Strategic Camouflage with Texas Longhorn Tail Stripe
Primary Weaponry Loadout: AGM-86 ALCM Configuration Capable
Date/Period: March 1990
Scale: 1:144
Weight: Approx. 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Special Features: Massive solid metal airframe weight, authentic 7th BW Texas Longhorn skull tail graphics, variant-accurate clipped tail fin, rear 20mm Vulcan cannon turret assembly, intricate engine nacelle intake/exhaust details, masterfully integrated cockpit glazing, keyed center ground landing gear, stabilizing outrigger wingtip gear, heavy-duty all-metal presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 13.5" or 34.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 15.5" or 39.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Please note: Missing the end of wing closed landing gear cover accessory (as shown in the imagery).
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very minor wear.
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
Mint (10/10)
- As new, no visible flaws.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks; displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear or small chips/rubs but still presentable.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear; better as a display/filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear or larger areas of paint loss.
Spares/Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage or missing parts.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Conditional Grading page.
Shipping
Goods will be shipped next day after the order is placed.
You can stay updated on your tracking information by clicking Track Your Order here. Alternatively, this can be located via the top menu under 'Track Your Order'.
Please allow extra time for delivery during the busy Christmas period.
UK Shipping
- Free Express Tracked Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24 – 1 Business day)
For orders over £100. - Free Premium Delivery (ParcelForce Express Tracked – 1 Business day)
For orders over £200. - Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2–3 working days) – £3.95
For orders under £100. - Royal Mail Express Tracked (1 business day) – £5.20
For orders under £100.
Worldwide
International shipping is available and fully insured up to the total order value. Add items to your cart and enter your delivery address in the cart to see postage before checkout. If you buy multiple items, the cart will automatically combine shipping costs based on item weight.
International Import Duties & Taxes
For selected duty-paid destinations, import duties and taxes are calculated and collected upfront at checkout. Where these charges are shown at checkout, your order will be shipped using a duty-paid service where available, helping to reduce the chance of additional import charges on delivery.
Selected European duty-paid destinations currently include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Duty-paid shipping may also be available for the United States, Norway and Switzerland where shown at checkout.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU), meaning import charges may be payable before delivery.
Products are packaged very well to ensure secure delivery and a happy customer.
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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