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AA32414 |
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BAe Harrier GR.Mk 3 - 4 Sqn RAF Gutersloh, Germany, 1992 |
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Corgi Aviation Archive 1/72 scale AA32414: BAe Harrier GR.Mk 3 XZ969, 4 Sqn RAF Gutersloh, Germany, 1992. Limited Edition of 1,250 models.
Length 7.75 inches Wingspan 4.25 inches
4 Sqn began operations with the Harrier on 22nd June 1970, moving to RAF Wildenrath in Germany with 4 GR1 Harriers. The squadron grew rapidly and was soon a major part of Britain's Harrier force, and was a key part of NATO in defending Germany against Soviet aggression. On 4th January 1977 the Sqn moved to RAF Gutersloh but has also been active in other places, with its aircraft being deployed to Belize and the Falkland Islands after the conflict. The GR3 aircraft modelled carries a special commemorative tailfin, with a stylised version of 4 Sqn's crest applied to the tailfin. 4 Sqn remains at the forefront of RAF Harrier operations to this day, currently operating the GR7/9 as part of Joint Force Harrier.
Designed to meet a NATO specification for a light tactical support fighter that was also capable of Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL), the Harrier first flew in 1960. This unique aircraft has the distinction of being the only successful V/STOL design out of the many that were put forth during the 1960s. There are four different versions of the Harrier, which uses thrust vectoring to achieve V/STOL: the first generation Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the Naval strike/air defense BAE Sea Harrier, the US AV-8B Harrier II variant and the British BAE Harrier II. The Harrier was produced between 1969 and 2003. |
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Corgi aviation archive general
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The Corgi Aviation Archive features a vast selection
of diecast model airplanes in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales
and has become the standard by which all other ranges are judged.
Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important
historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically
detailed from original documents and archival material. Subject
aircraft in the Aviation Archive appeal to all aviation enthusiasts
and every diecast model airplane includes such features as:
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface
details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel
like decals.
- Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in
flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
(1:72/1:32).
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened
canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces
and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).
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