De Havilland Beaver

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Colonel Gregory Pappy Boyington USMC (December 4 1912 - January 11 1988) was an American fighter ace who flew with the American Volunteer Group in China and later was the Commanding Officer of the VMF-214 (The Black Sheep Squadron) during World War II. He also became a prisoner of war later in the war. For his U.S. Marine Corps service he was awarded the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. Boyington is best known for his exploits flying the Vought F4U Corsair in VMF-214. During periods of intense activity in the Russell Islands-New Georgia and Bougainville-New Britain-New Ireland areas Boyington added to his total almost daily. During his squadron s first tour of combat duty the major shot down 14 enemy fighter planes in 32 days. On 17 December 1943 he headed the first Allied fighter sweep over impregnable Rabaul. By 27 December his record was 25. The Corsair is popularly known as The Sweetheart of the Marianas and sometimes also as The Sweetheart of Okinawa for its roles in these campaigns respectively - the names were given by ground troops rather than by Naval and Marine personnel. Among pilots however the aircraft was nicknamed Ensign Eliminator and Bent-Wing Eliminator because it required many more hours of flight training to master than other Navy carrierborne aircraft. This beautiful handmade authentic De Havilland Beaver Wood Model Airplane is made entirely by hand from the hand crafting of the fuselage wings and tail section - to the sanding of the aircraft s contours. Every part of the De Havilland Beaver Wood Model Airplane is assembled precisely into place using the highest quality material available. After shaping and sanding the model passes through several stages of priming and sanding before the De Havilland Beaver Wood Model Airplane is hand painted to duplicate the actual colors of a selected historical aircraft. Artisans detail from researched reference materials including all the insignias squadron badges nose art emblems an

• Handcarved Mahogany Wood Model Airplane
• Handcrafted and Handpainted
• Comes with base stand ready to display
• Comes with base stand ready for display

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F-14D Super Tomcat Last Flight Guided Missile Aircraft 1-72 Revell Germany

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1/72 Scale. For over 30 years the F,14 formed the backbone of the US Navy air defence system and is one of the most advanced carrier,borne weapons platforms. The F,14D was developed from the modernization programme of the F,14A, the capabilities of which had proved inadequate. The decision had already been taken in 1973 to equip an F,14 with different engines. The experience gained finally gave rise to the F,14D with the GE F,110,GE,400 engine, upgraded electronics, a new on,board radar system and modified aerodynamics. Production of the Grumman F,14D began in March 1990. On 10th March 2006 the aircraft from the last two Tomcat squadrons (VF,31 and VF,213) returned from their last mission to NAS Oceana. All 22 Tomcats overflew the site in a crescent formation to the applause of hundreds of spectators. The official "Tomcat Sunset" decommissioning ceremony took place on 22nd September 2006 in Oceana. VF,31 was the last active squadron. Model,details: Surface details with recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit with ejector seats, detailed instrument panels, movable variable,geometry wings, detailed jet nozzles, separate tail section for the D version, detailed landing gear, extensive disposable stores, 2 auxiliary tanks, 2 Sidewinder and Sparrow guided missiles, 6 Phoenix guided missiles, detailed decals for 2 "Last Flight" aircraft nos 100 and 103

• Assembly Required Skill Level 2. Ages 10 and up.

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Revell 1:24 `70 Plymouth AAR Cuda

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This is a plastic model, assembly required.

• Realistically detailed 340 cubic inch engine with a side exit exhaust system
• Vinyl tires with realistic tread pattern
• Detailed chassis, suspension and exhaust system
• Waterslide decals
• Illustrated assembly instructions

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