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Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990
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Preowned - Mint (10/10)
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Description
An imposing, heavyweight 1:144 scale diecast masterpiece replicating the unparalleled reach and devastating power of America's definitive strategic bomber. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (US33508) depicts the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress serving with the USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron out of Carswell AFB, Texas, in March 1990. The B-52s of the celebrated 7th BW proudly displayed a distinctive tail stripe superimposed with the skull of a Texas Longhorn, emphasizing their core deployment in the strategic strike role while armed with AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). Initially envisioned as a straight-wing, six-turboprop platform to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range strategic bomber, the B-52 underwent sweeping design overhauls before its historic first flight on April 15, 1952, emerging as an eight-turbojet, swept-wing powerhouse. Originally engineered to enforce Cold War "deterrence" missions with nuclear capability, the Stratofortress has exclusively dropped conventional munitions throughout a legendary combat career spanning Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with operational service expected to continue until at least 2040.
Highly coveted by elite military collectors for its immense size and substantial physical presence, this 1:144 scale model is surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at nearly three pounds. The massive airframe cleanly captures the definitive design cues of the late-generation B-52H variant, showcasing its characteristic clipped tail fin and a realistically molded rear defensive turret housing 20mm Vulcan cannons. Precision engineering highlights feature multi-part engine nacelles complete with fine intake and exhaust detailing, alongside a masterfully integrated cockpit windscreen layout. For highly flexible showcase configurations, the heavy bomber includes a robust, specialized all-metal display stand for a dynamic in-flight presentation, or it can be set up on the ground using a keyed center landing gear assembly paired with functional wingtip gear for flawless balancing.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: US33508
Aircraft: Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Unit: USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron (7th BW, 9th BS)
Base Command: Carswell AFB, Texas, USA
Livery Theme: Cold War Era Strategic Camouflage with Texas Longhorn Tail Stripe
Primary Weaponry Loadout: AGM-86 ALCM Configuration Capable
Date/Period: March 1990
Scale: 1:144
Weight: Approx. 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Special Features: Massive solid metal airframe weight, authentic 7th BW Texas Longhorn skull tail graphics, variant-accurate clipped tail fin, rear 20mm Vulcan cannon turret assembly, intricate engine nacelle intake/exhaust details, masterfully integrated cockpit glazing, keyed center ground landing gear, stabilizing outrigger wingtip gear, heavy-duty all-metal presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 13.5" or 34.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 15.5" or 39.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very minor wear.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
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Corgi US33508 1:144 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF SAC 7th BW 1990
Sale price£190.00 GBP
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Description
An imposing, heavyweight 1:144 scale diecast masterpiece replicating the unparalleled reach and devastating power of America's definitive strategic bomber. This premium replica within Corgi's Aviation Archive Collector Series (US33508) depicts the Boeing B-52H Stratofortress serving with the USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron out of Carswell AFB, Texas, in March 1990. The B-52s of the celebrated 7th BW proudly displayed a distinctive tail stripe superimposed with the skull of a Texas Longhorn, emphasizing their core deployment in the strategic strike role while armed with AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM). Initially envisioned as a straight-wing, six-turboprop platform to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range strategic bomber, the B-52 underwent sweeping design overhauls before its historic first flight on April 15, 1952, emerging as an eight-turbojet, swept-wing powerhouse. Originally engineered to enforce Cold War "deterrence" missions with nuclear capability, the Stratofortress has exclusively dropped conventional munitions throughout a legendary combat career spanning Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with operational service expected to continue until at least 2040.
Highly coveted by elite military collectors for its immense size and substantial physical presence, this 1:144 scale model is surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at nearly three pounds. The massive airframe cleanly captures the definitive design cues of the late-generation B-52H variant, showcasing its characteristic clipped tail fin and a realistically molded rear defensive turret housing 20mm Vulcan cannons. Precision engineering highlights feature multi-part engine nacelles complete with fine intake and exhaust detailing, alongside a masterfully integrated cockpit windscreen layout. For highly flexible showcase configurations, the heavy bomber includes a robust, specialized all-metal display stand for a dynamic in-flight presentation, or it can be set up on the ground using a keyed center landing gear assembly paired with functional wingtip gear for flawless balancing.
Fact Sheet
Brand: Corgi
Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series
Model code: US33508
Aircraft: Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Unit: USAF Strategic Air Command (SAC), 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron (7th BW, 9th BS)
Base Command: Carswell AFB, Texas, USA
Livery Theme: Cold War Era Strategic Camouflage with Texas Longhorn Tail Stripe
Primary Weaponry Loadout: AGM-86 ALCM Configuration Capable
Date/Period: March 1990
Scale: 1:144
Weight: Approx. 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
Limited Edition: 1,200 pieces worldwide
Material: Heavyweight Diecast Metal
Special Features: Massive solid metal airframe weight, authentic 7th BW Texas Longhorn skull tail graphics, variant-accurate clipped tail fin, rear 20mm Vulcan cannon turret assembly, intricate engine nacelle intake/exhaust details, masterfully integrated cockpit glazing, keyed center ground landing gear, stabilizing outrigger wingtip gear, heavy-duty all-metal presentation flight stand
Model Dimensions
Length: 13.5" or 34.3 cm
Width (Wingspan): 15.5" or 39.4 cm
Condition
Model Condition - Mint (10/10)
- Comes complete.
Box condition - Near Mint (9/10)
- Very minor wear.
Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.
Any 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.
Grading
Grading Criteria
Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.
Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.
Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.
Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.
Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.
Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.
Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.
Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.
If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.
For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.
Shipping
Dispatch & Tracking
Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.
Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.
UK Delivery
- Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100. - Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch. - Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.
Estimated delivery times after dispatch:
- Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
- Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.
Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.
Import Duties & Taxes
For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.
Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:
- United States
- Norway and Switzerland
- Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.
Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.
Returns
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.
- Items must be returned in their original condition.
- Free UK customer returns.
- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.
- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.
For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.
If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.
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