One of the earliest operators of the Puma was 230 Squadron. Based originally
at RAF Odiham the squadron also undertook tours in West Germany, a short
detachment to the Gulf as part of operation Granby and a lengthy stint in
Northern Ireland based at RAF Aldergrove. From 2009 to the present day they
have been based with the rest of the Puma fleet at RAF Benson. 230 Squadron is
one of the few RAF squadrons to feature a Tiger on their squadron crest and as a
result are invited to the annual NATO Tiger meet. This often involves repainting
the aircraft in gaudy cat-like schemes, as seen here with this striking scheme
from 1990.
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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft “in flight”.
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.