This listing is for a new Corgi Bell UH-1C Huey "Medevac"  Die-cast Helicopter US Army Vietnam. Weathered finish. Limited Edition with numbered certificate and a booklet telling the story of the pilot who operated this war machine included. This model was released in 2001 with only 7,500 units distributed worldwide. Model in these photos belongs to my collection.

Note: This is a 22 years old model and the outer box has some small tears at the opening flaps & plastic clam shell has some tears, scratches and shelves ware.

Scale: 1/48      Length: 13.0"      Width: 2.75"

The UH-1 Huey was first flown on October 20, 1956. Nicknamed "Huey" because of its original "HU-1" designation, this aircraft became famous during the Vietnam War, where 7,000 of them served in a variety of roles, from MEDEVAC and search and rescue to troop transport, air assault and ground attack. As a troop transporter, the Huey revolutionized warfare, giving the Army the ability to strategically position troops in various locations that were otherwise difficult to reach in the heavy jungle environment.

Bell UH-1C Huey

Designed to meet a US Army requirement for a medical evacuation (MEDIVAC) and general utility helicopter, the UH-1 Huey was first flown on October 20, 1956. Nicknamed "Huey" because of its original "HU-1" designation, this aircraft became famous during the Vietnam War, where 7,000 of them served in a variety of roles, from MEDIVAC and search and rescue to troop transport, air assault and ground attack. As a troop transporter, the Huey revolutionized warfare, giving the Army the ability to strategically position troops in various locations that were otherwise difficult to reach in the heavy jungle environment.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" die-cast airplanes feature:

  • Die-cast 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
  • Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards
  • Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings