Panavia Tornado GR1 Aircraft "Johnnie Walker Still Going Strong No 9 Squadron" (1998) British Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series 1/48 Di
Brand new 1/48 scale diecast model of Panavia Tornado GR.1 Aircraft "Johnnie Walker Still Going Strong No. 9 Squadron" (1998) British Royal Air Force "The Aviation Archive" Series die cast model by Corgi. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. Has landing gear. True-to-scale detail. Has opening canopy. Detailed crew figures. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Includes missile accessories. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 14 Wingspan- 11.5 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:The Panavia Tornado GR.1 ZD748/AK famously adorned with the "Johnnie Walker Still Going Strong" livery served with distinction in RAF No. 9 Squadron known as the "Bats." This aircraft became a symbol of the Tornados versatility and effectiveness during its service particularly during the Gulf War and subsequent operations. Introduced in the early 1980s the Tornado GR.1 was a multi-role combat aircraft developed by the UK Germany and Italy. It was designed for deep strike missions electronic warfare and close air support and it quickly became the backbone of NATO’s tactical air force. No. 9 Squadron played a crucial role in utilizing the Tornados capabilities to their fullest extent.During the Gulf War in 1991 ZD748/AK was part of Operation Granby the British contribution to the coalition forces efforts to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. The Tornado GR.1s including ZD748/AK undertook high-risk low-level bombing missions against heavily defended