{"product_id":"corgi-us33508-1-144-boeing-b-52h-stratofortress-usaf-sac-7th-bw-1990","title":"Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn imposing, heavyweight 1:144 scale diecast masterpiece replicating the unparalleled reach and devastating power of America's definitive strategic bomber.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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 Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e US33508\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing B-52H Stratofortress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron (7th BW, 9th BS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Command:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carswell AFB, Texas, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivery Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War Era Strategic Camouflage with Texas Longhorn Tail Stripe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Weaponry Loadout:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGM-86 ALCM Configuration Capable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3 lbs (1.36 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,200 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" or 34.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5\" or 39.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eMissing the end of wing closed landing gear cover accessory (as shown in the imagery).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery minor wear.\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","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57649655808382,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_3400.jpg?v=1783354732","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-us33508-1-144-boeing-b-52h-stratofortress-usaf-sac-7th-bw-1990","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}