Avro Vulcan B2 Bomber Aircraft "XM597 Black Buck 6 Shrike Missile Mission Rio de Janeiro Divert Aircraft Falklands War" (1982) British Royal Air Forc
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Avro Vulcan B2 Bomber Aircraft "XM597 Black Buck 6 Shrike Missile Mission Rio de Janeiro Divert Aircraft Falklands War" (1982) British Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series die cast model by Corgi. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Detailed crew figures. Includes display stand. Opening bomb bay doors. Officially licensed product. Includes missile accessories. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 16.75 Wingspan- 18.5 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:Avro Vulcan B2 XM597 played a crucial role in the Falklands War of 1982 particularly in the famed Black Buck 6 mission. The conflict arose when Argentine forces occupied the Falkland Islands prompting a British military response. The Vulcan XM597 part of the Royal Air Forces No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron was selected for the long-range bombing mission to strike the runway at Port Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands.The Black Buck 6 mission was a remarkable feat of strategic aviation requiring multiple aerial refuelings and covering a staggering distance. On May 3 1982 XM597 piloted by Squadron Leader Neil McDougall flew from Ascension Island to the Falklands carrying conventional bombs to disable the runway and deny its use to Argentine aircraft. The success of this mission demonstrated the long-range capabilities of the Vulcan and the RAFs commitment to achieving strategic objectives during the Falklands War.Intro