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CGAA34805 Vickers Wellington MkVIII - HX379:WN-A No 172 Squadron, Coastal Command Corgi Classics / Aircraft Our Price: £59.50 (List Price: £79.50, You Save: £20.00) Availability: In Stock. Order before 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch, otherwise sent next working day. Size: Wingspan: 360mm (1:72 Scale) Age: 14 years and up Release: September 2006 Type: Static Model Manufacturer's Code: AA34805 Product Code: CGAA34805

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In April 1942 the Wellington GR Mk.VIII entered service with No.172 squadron of Coastal Command. The GR.VIII was a modified Mk.IC bomber, with ASV Mk.II radar installed and in some cases also a Leigh Light. On 3/4th June 1942 the first attack on a surfaced submarine at night using a Leigh Light was carried out by a Vickers Wellington of No.172 Squadron, RAF Coastal Command, flown by Squadron Leader J.H. Greswell. The target was the Italian Navy Marconi Class submarine Luigi Torelli. When illuminated, the submarine initially remained on the surface and fired recognition flares, believing the aircraft to be friendly. The Wellington then dropped four Mk8 depth charges, damaging the submarine.

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