Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34004
Consolidated B-24D Liberator Diecast Model
USAAF 90th BG, 400th BS, #42-72815 "Sky Witch", J.J.Ryan, Biak, Indonesia, November 1944 | Limited Edition
2700
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Consolidated B-24D Liberator | | 11.25" | | 18.25" |
This Liberator wore standard Olive Drab camouflage and was modified with a B-24J style nose turret. Internally the aircraft had been specially equipped for long-distance photo and visual reconnaissance through the fitment of an additional four 400 US-gallon auxiliary fuel tanks on the command deck. Coming off the production line on 28th July 1942, it made its first shakedown flight forty eight hours later and was delivered on the 2nd August. It became one of the early B-24D Liberators to go to war with the 'Jolly Rogers' in late 1942. On 7th November 1944 and with Captain J. J. Ryan as pilot, 'Sky Witch' set forth to search for an expected Japanese fleet in Brunei Bay days after the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Fighting a continuous forty-minute battle with at least nine A6M5 Zeros, the Liberator was credited with downing at least four. Getting clear it managed to fly one thousand miles back to friendly territory with photos and other intelligence. Designed to fill a United States Army Air Corps need for a heavy bomber, the B-24 Liberator was first flown on December 29, 1939. The USAAC originally asked Consolidated to build the B-17 under license, but the company instead chose to submit a more modern design with greater speed, greater range and a heavier bomb load. Despite these advantages, the B-24 was more difficult to fly, had poor formation-flying characteristics, and was much more vulnerable to battle damage, which meant it never became the favored bomber among American aircrews. It did prove more than serviceable, however, especially for long-range missions. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. Corgi's 1:72 scale B-24 series includes the early war B-24D and late war B-24H and B-24J variants, with the notable addition of a nose gun turret and retractable ball turret. Corgi's WWII heavy bombers are some of the most sought after diecast models available in 1:72 scale. The large size and spot on recreation of the Liberator's distinctive shape has lead to this mold's popularity, along with such subtle details as simulated fabric control surfaces. The mold incorporates a large number of diecast components and includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand is included to support this massive aircraft for in-flight display. © Copyright 2003-2013 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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