Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US34014
Consolidated B-24J Liberator Diecast Model
USAAF 464th BG, 776th BS, #42-99813 "Sleepy Time Gal", Italy, w/Nose Art Panel | Limited Edition
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Consolidated B-24J Liberator | | 11.25" | | 18.25" |
This aircraft made a routine landing at Dübendorf, Switzerland, on July 19, 1944, after a raid on the BMW-Works at Munich-Allach. The crew found themselves in trouble en route to the target when the superchargers on their engines began to fail. Pilot Lt. James V. Moran managed to keep the bomber in formation, and it dropped its bombs on target. Soon after leaving the target area, the aircraft suffered an electrical system failure, which prevented the transfer of fuel from the wing tanks to the main fuselage tanks. Unable to make it back to base in Italy, the crew left formation west of Linz, Austria, and landed in neutral Switzerland. Here it remained until flown back to England for scrapping in October 1945.
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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