ACADEMY 12334 1/48 PBJ-1D (B-25 MITCHELL) KIT

Description: This Academy model kit is a must-have for fans of militaria and aviation. It includes all the pieces needed to assemble an unassembled 1:48 scale Marine PBJ-1D Mitchell aircraft, including plastic parts and a painting mask for the greenhouses. Novice to experienced builders will enjoy constructing this USMC PBJ-1D model, which is recommended for ages 12 and up. The gray plastic model kit weighs 3.5 pounds and requires painting and glue assembly. It comes from Korea, Republic of and is part of the Aircraft, Models & Kits, and Toys & Hobbies categories. The set includes everything needed to build the airplane, making it a perfect addition to any collection. Kit Features ... Accurate surface detail w/ Recessed Panel Lines.Detailed Cockpit, Bomb Bay and Landing GearDecals and Painting Guide for 6 PBJ'sCanopy Mask for Greenhouses included. PB's ... Patrol Bomber's of the Marine Corp were used to defend coastal areas, harass Japanese shipping and bases during WWII. The B-25 Mitchell's introduction to Naval Aviation came under unique circumstances when 16 of the bombers under the command of Army Air Forces Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) for a raid on Tokyo on 18 April 1942. Just two months later, the Navy contracted for a percentage of North American's B-25 production. Designated PBJs, the aircraft became a mainstay in Marine Corps medium bombing squadrons. Marine Bombing Squadron (VMB) 413 flew the aircraft's first sorties in the Solomon Islands, and subsequent flights included daylight bombing over Rabaul, as well as night heckling missions. Navy use of the PBJ was mainly experimental in nature, including catapult and arresting gear trials aboard the carrier USS Shangri-La (CV-38) in November 1944.

Price: 37.83 USD

Location: Mims, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-14T02:23:18.000Z

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