Corgi US Army Bell H-13 Sioux Medical Evacuation Helicopter 46th Surgical Hospital MASH Korea 1951 Scale 1/48 US51902

A highly collectable Corgi Forgotten Heroes die-cast model of the Bell H-13 Sioux medical evacuation helicopter, representing an aircraft operated by the United States Army Medical Service Corps during the Korean War.

The model depicts a helicopter assigned to the 46th Surgical Hospital MASH in Korea during 1951. Its distinctive features include the exposed tail-boom structure, clear bubble cockpit, landing skids and side-mounted covered patient stretchers used to evacuate wounded personnel from forward areas.

The Bell H-13 became one of the most recognisable aircraft of the Korean War. These small helicopters transported casualties directly from the battlefield to Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals, greatly reducing the time required for wounded personnel to receive urgent medical treatment.

Corgi has reproduced the aircraft with authentic US Army markings, medical insignia, realistic weathering and battlefield mud effects. A particularly desirable model for collectors of Korean War aviation, military medical history and classic helicopters.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Collection: Forgotten Heroes – Korean War
• Operator: United States Army
• Service: US Army Medical Service Corps
• Aircraft: Bell H-13 Sioux
• Role: Medical evacuation helicopter
• Unit: 46th Surgical Hospital MASH
• Location and period: Korea, 1951
• Scale: 1/48
• Features: Side-mounted covered patient stretchers
• Finish: Authentic weathered and muddied appearance
• Material: Die-cast metal with plastic detail parts
• Reference number: US51902 / 51902
• GTIN/UPC: 0807903519024