1:72 Scale Diecast Panavia Tornado GR.Mk 1 Model, RAF No.2 (AC) Sqn, Norway, 1995 (Limited Edition)

This model measures 9.25" long by 7.75" wide.

As part of Britain's contribution to NATO the RAF has regularly deployed to Norway on exercise. Providing the reconnaissance element of these exercises, RAF Marham's 2 (AC) Sqn regularly sent aircraft carrying this "arctic" style camouflage, with white paint temporarily replacing the green on the standard green and greycamouflage. Using the specialist GR1A version of the Tornado, 2 (AC) Sqn were a vital part of NATO's intelligence gathering force, with the GR1A Tornado's Linescan imaging systems and IR cameras being able to rapidly provide imagery to battlefield commanders, in any weather or conditions. The GR1A proved the mainstay of the RAF tactical reconnaissance force, replacing the Jaguar in this role. It is a role that 2 (AC) Sqn continue to fulfill from RAF Marham to this day, albeit now with the updated Tornado GR4A.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

* Diecast metal construction with some plastic components

* Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details

* Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals

* Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels

* Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"

* Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity

* Detailed pilot and crew member figures

* Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards

* Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels

* Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings

Note: This is a pre-order item and is scheduled to ship in March, 2010.