Corgi AA37210 Handley Page Halifax MkV 'London's Revenge / L for Lana' RCAF No.427 Squadron RAF Leaming

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: AA37210

Manufacturer Number: AA37210
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi May 2025
Era: World War 2
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:72
Type Of Aircraft: Handley Page Halifax

£152.99

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Recognise the lion on the nose of this 1:72 scale Handley Page Halifax MkV? There's a fascinating story behind this artwork (see below), and the model looks incredible on its stand. It's been a while since we last made a Handley Page Halifax, but we've never done one in this unique configuration. With rotatable propellers and detailed crew figures, this is a must-have for film fans and aviation enthusiasts.

This die-cast model is a limited edition of 900

With Bomber Command operations intensifying considerably towards the latter end of the Second World War, attempts were made to both boost the morale of aircrews engaged in this dangerous work and raise the profile of the herculean effort they were contributing towards eventual Allied victory.

One such attempt involved the men and machines of No.427 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force, who christened the unit 'The Lion Squadron', and invited the film company Metro Goldwyn Mayer to adopt them - their famous lion was shown at the beginning of their movies.

In a high profile event, which was covered by a national film unit, the managing director of MGM (UK) Mr Samuel Eckman Jr. accepted the invitation and presented the squadron with an impressive bronze lion for luck, also giving smaller versions of the lion to all members of the unit's air and ground staff, along with the offer of free entry into MGM studios.

For the crews, the most interesting aspect of the day was a draw to see which MGM star individual crews would draw, with their name to be carried on the side of their bomber. Handley Page Halifax Mk.V DK186 / ZL-L was already named 'London's Revenge', but was further embellished with distinctive flying lion artwork (based on the MGM logo), and subsequently drew the most sought after star, Lana Turner - 'L for Lana', whose name they proudly took to war.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
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