Corgi AA38212B Douglas AC-47 Gunship, 43-49297 'Spooky 086', Gulf Coast Wing Commemorative Air Force 2026

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

Product Code: AA38212B

Manufacturer Number: AA38212B
Condition: New
Category: Models, Aircraft
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi RIAT 2026
Era: 2020s
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:72
Type Of Aircraft: Douglas AC47

£134.99

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When it comes to allowing the public to interact with historic aeroplanes, nobody does so quite like the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). Honouring the heroes of yesterday by inspiring the heroes of tomorrow, those involved with CAF are dedicated to this vital mission, inspiring millions of people by educating them about their aircraft and the people who built, flew, and maintained them.

One of the latest aircraft to join the CAF fleet is a Douglas AC-47 Gunship, known as 'Spooky 086'. The aircraft is assigned to the CAF's Texas-based Gulf Coast Wing, where members have worked hard to prepare it for its debut on the US historic aviation scene. The AC-47 is a beautiful example of the fire support platforms that served with distinction during the Vietnam War.

This aircraft was originally built as a C-47B in 1944 and later assigned to the US Navy as an R4D-6. Although this aircraft didn't serve in Vietnam, the CAF intends for this project to highlight the aircraft's adaptability, which enabled its conversion into an airborne fire support platform 25 years after it was originally built.

Spooky gunships could loiter over a battlefield, circling and concentrating fire, making them an effective early counterinsurgency aircraft. The code markings worn by 'Spooky 086' do not designate a specific AC-47 that served but rather pay tribute to 86 individual AC-47 crew members who lost their lives whilst serving during the Vietnam 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 Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

Corgi AA38212B Douglas AC-47 Gunship, 43-49297 'Spooky 086', Gulf Coast Wing Commemorative Air Force 2026

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