Thunder in the Skies History of Helicopters Boeing-Vertol Chinook Copter to the Rescue From the Aviation Archives of Corgi come one of the most famous helicopters in aviation history the Boeing-Vertol Chinook. Presented as a Limited Edition in 1:72 scale, with all official logos and insignias. Boeing-Vertol Chinook First developed in 1961; they served in Viet Nam as Flying Trucks of the U.S. Army. Britains Royal Air Force started purchasing them in 1978 and deployed 15 during the 1991 Gulf War. A medium lift copter with a 10,000 foot ceiling, it proved valuable for medical evacuations (it could hold 24 stretchers), fire fighting, and search and rescue besides its primary function of transport. Model Features • Rolling Wheels • Rotating Blades • Opening Cargo Door with Crew Member • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 9 Inches Long • 1:72 Scale