{"product_id":"corgi-us51902-1-48-bell-h-13-sioux-us-army-medical-service-corps-mash-korean-war","title":"Corgi US51902 1:48 Bell H-13 Sioux US Army Medical Service Corps MASH Korean War","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:48 scale diecast representation of the Bell H-13 Sioux, one of the defining medical evacuation helicopters of the Korean War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of Corgi's Aviation Archive Forgotten Heroes range, US51902 represents a United States Army Medical Service Corps aircraft operating in support of a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H-13 became closely associated with battlefield medical evacuation during the Korean War. Its compact size allowed crews to reach casualties in difficult terrain before transporting them rapidly to nearby surgical hospitals, considerably reducing the time between injury and specialist medical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is associated with Second Lieutenant Byron Howlett Jr., who flew H-13 helicopters while stationed with the 46th Surgical Hospital MASH near the Punchbowl. Pilots frequently operated in poor visibility, freezing temperatures and seasonal monsoon conditions while carrying wounded personnel from frontline areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the unmistakable appearance of the Bell H-13 with its large transparent bubble canopy, exposed tubular tail structure and two-bladed main rotor. Twin external stretcher litters are fitted alongside the cabin, while US Army medical markings and the restrained olive-drab finish reflect its battlefield role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the civilian Bell Model 47, the H-13 was used for observation, liaison, training and medical evacuation. Its simple construction, skid landing gear and excellent low-speed handling made it particularly well suited to operating from small improvised landing areas close to frontline positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 15,000 pieces worldwide, this substantial Corgi release features extensive diecast construction, a detailed transparent cockpit, exposed engine and tail-boom components, twin medical stretchers and a large rotating main rotor. The open structure and fine external detailing make it an especially distinctive Korean War display model.\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 Forgotten Heroes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e US51902\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bell H-13 Sioux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second Lieutenant Byron Howlett Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army Medical Service Corps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Hospital:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46th Surgical Hospital MASH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korean War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical evacuation, observation and liaison helicopter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,000 pieces worldwide\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 US Army Medical Service Corps markings, olive-drab finish, large transparent bubble canopy, detailed cockpit, exposed tubular tail boom, visible engine components, twin external medical stretchers, skid landing gear and rotating main rotor\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 10.75\" or 27.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Rotor Span):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 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\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Good (6\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box has some shelf wear to the corners\/edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne side has a rip on the corner as shown in the images.\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":57744661021054,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5008.jpg?v=1784933912","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-us51902-1-48-bell-h-13-sioux-us-army-medical-service-corps-mash-korean-war","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}