RCAF Lockheed C-130E Hercules

Made by Corgi  this diecast model measures approximately 20.9cm in length and a wingspan of 27.9cm.
Scale: 1/144
Stand:  Yes
Squadron:  No. 436 Squadron, RCAF, Trenton, Ontario, 1966
Limited edition: Yes  1900 pieces worldwide
Status:  SOLD OUT by all retailers
 
Condition:  Pre-Owned A+.  Only pulled out of box for pictures.  Has not been displayed.  Box has some shelf wear (good condition).
 
 
CORGI MODELS:
Diecast metal with few plastic parts
Realistic panel lines
Historically accurate printed markings
Rotating propellers
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Numbered collector card
 
History:
+Taken on strength: Dec 14, 1964
Ex USAF 64-17624.  Used by No. 436 (T) Sqn, RCAF Stns Uplands and / or  Trenton.With No. 436 Sqn at CFB Uplands, ON at integration.  Visited Perth, Australia in mid 1980s, in original white and bare metal finish.  Converted to CC-130NT navigation trainer, for use at Navigation School at CFB Winnipeg, MB.  With No. 429 Sqn at CFB Winnipeg by 1991. Converted from navigation trainer to SAR role with special avionics at NAVAIR Toronto 1993.  Re-designated CC-130E(SAR) for engineering purposes.  With No. 424 (T&R) Sqn at CFB Trenton, ON in 1994.  Designation CC-130E(SAR) was used for engineering purposes.  Still based at CFB Trenton in 2005, with No. 8 Wing.  Seen at Camp Mirage, middle east, in October 2005. Still at Trenton in October 2008.  Based at CFB Greenwood, NS in April 2011.  Withdrawn from service by 26 September 2011.  Stored at CFB Winnipeg by April 2012, awaiting disposal.
+credit T.F.J. Leversedge