USAF "OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM" BOEING B-52H STRATOFORTRESS

AVIATION ARCHIVE COLLECTION "MODERN WARFARE"

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" is the definitive scale model collection charting the history of flight and commemorating significant military and civil aircraft and events from the early pioneering years to the present day. Using original plans and rare archive material, each aircraft and livery has been meticulously researched and authenticated to bring you, the aviation enthusiast the finest range of collectible model aircraft. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriage and high quality livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a sturdy display stand and certificate of authenticity.

HISTORICAL NOTE:    For the operation 'Iraq Freedom' an enormous build-up of coalition forces was initiated. Not only in the Gulf region but also at other locations, like Bulgaria (KC-10), Spain (KC-10 and KC-135), Turkey (KC-130,F-16, EA-6B) and United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, the main offensive buildup was the deployment of 14 B-52H to RAF Fairford (Gloucestershire). On March 3rd 2003, the BUFF's (BUFF is a nickname for the B-52, "Big Ugly Fat ....'Fellow'") arrived at RAF Fairford with RIPPER callsigns. The B-52's belong to 23 Bomber Squadron of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot (coded 'MT') in North Dakota.

INFO:    23RD BS, 5TH BW, NORTH DAKOTA RAF FAIRFORD,  DETACHMENT FOR "OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM", 2003
SCALE:    1:144
WING SPAN:   15.5  INCHES

Item Number: AA33506

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