Corgi Aviation Archive
Boeing CH-47C Chinook AE-520, Falklands War 1982 (1/72) AA34217
This 1/72 scale die-cast model from Corgi’s Aviation Archive range depicts the Argentine Army’s Boeing CH-47C Chinook AE-520, which saw action during the 1982 Falklands War. Marked with the distinctive high-visibility orange nose and tail sections, AE-520 was part of the limited but important Argentine rotary-wing support fleet during the conflict.
- 1/72 scale precision die-cast model
- Authentic Argentine Army markings from the Falklands campaign
- Features high-visibility paintwork and accurate rotor details
- Includes display stand and optional rotor configurations
- Part of Corgi’s Aviation Archive collectors range
As a vital heavy-lift asset, the CH-47C Chinook offered logistical support and troop mobility across difficult terrain during the Falklands War. AE-520 was one of a small number of Chinooks deployed by Argentina and was used in missions ranging from cargo transport to rapid deployment. This finely detailed model captures the significance of rotary aviation during one of the 20th century’s brief but intense military conflicts.
