The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet powered strategic bomber. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950’s. It had its first flight on 15 April 1952, and was introduced into service in February of 1955. The B-52 has gone through multiple versions since it’s inception. Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later, more advanced, strategic bombers. From 1952 to 1962, there have been 744 models manufactured. There are currently 88 models still in existence: 58 operated by active USAF squadrons, 18 by USAF Reserve squadrons and 12 in long term storage. This Boeing B-52C with serial number 52-2672, was part of the 7th Bomber Wing out of Carswell Air Force Base located at Fort Worth, Texas. It was one of the last B-52C’s in service (note the tail number “0” prefix denoting that the aircraft is over 10 yeas old). The tail emblem is that of the 2nd Air Force which no longer exists. In November of 1970, this aircraft visited McCoy Air Force Base, Florida for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing competition known as “Giant Force”. In 1971, this aircraft was put into storage at the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC). The MASDC is now the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309th AMARG) storage facility located on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. This aircraft was ultimately scrapped in October of 1993 (how very sad). This model of the Corgi Aviation Archive Boeing B-52C Stratofortress is a beautiful 1:144 scale diecast reproduction of this famous USAF bomber aircraft. It is a highly detailed model and arrives with. Accurate markings of the era. Detailed landing gear with rolling tires. Can be shown in the ground configuration. Can be shown in flight on the included dispplay stand. The box has minor shelf wear from being moved around from long term storage. The model is approximately 13.25″ long with a 15.50″ wingspan. All sales are final. PLEASE NOTE: This is a beautidul reproduction of the United States Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. It will be a welcome addition to any Air Force collector, any B-52 collector or any aviation enthusiast’s collection. This is the only one available. NOTE: The last two photographs are of the older silver livery of the B-52 prior to the camouflage livery they have now. The last photograph is a B-52 over Vietnam.