Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34005
Consolidated B-24D Liberator Diecast Model
RAF Coastal Command No.120 Sqn , FK228, Aldergrove, Northern Ireland, 1943 | Limited Edition
1900
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Consolidated B-24D Liberator | | 11.25" | | 18.25" |
It was the allocation of the Liberator to Coastal Command's No.120 Squadron during the early part of the war that enabled the RAF to close the mid-Atlantic gap, where U-boats were working without being spotted, and provide a measure of air support for a convoy all the way across the Atlantic. These were Liberator GR.Mk.ls, which were delivered in June 1941 to No.120 Squadron which reformed at Nutts Corner, near Belfast, N. Ireland. The following year the squadron moved to nearby Ballykelly, with a detachment to Reykjavik, Iceland and received its first GR.Mk.llls in June 1942. In February 1943, 120 Squadron had moved again within Northern Ireland, to Aldergrove, followed by a permanent move two months later to Reykjavik. A first U-Boat kill was confirmed in September of that year. In October, the squadron carried out twenty attacks on U-boats, which included three kills.
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 2003-2024 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.
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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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