Corgi AA34203 Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961

Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961
Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961
Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961
Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961
Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961
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Corgi   AA34203
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Boeing-Vertol Chinook YC-47A (prototype) U.S. Army trials, 1961



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In June 1959, the U.S. Army contracted with Vertol for five service test Chinooks, designated YHC-1B. The first of these was rolled out for ground testing on April 28th 1961. The second, 59-4983, made the first flight on September 21st 1961, piloted by Leonard La Vassar and is the subject of this model. It was painted in a conspicuous Arctic white and dayglo orange scheme for cold weather trials in Alaska.