Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31805
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Diecast Model
USAAF 19th BG, 30th BS, "Atomic Tom", Kadena AFB, Japan, June 1950
Limited Edition | 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing B-29 Superfortress | | 8.25" | | 11.75" |
Following WW2, USAF B-29s were soon to be in action again. On June 25,1950, the armed forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) invaded South Korea. On June 27, the UN Security Council voted to assist the South Koreans in resisting the invasion. President Harry Truman authorized General Douglas MacArthur (commander of the US occupying forces in Japan) to commit units to the battle. MacArthur ordered General George E. Stratemeyer, CIC of the Far Eastern Air Force (FEAF) to attack attacking North Korean forces between the front lines and the 38th parallel.
Designed to meet an American need for a very heavy, long range bomber, the B-29 Superfortress was first flown on September 21st, 1942. The USAAF’s intent in building the B-29 was to have an aircraft that was capable of winning the war through sheer destructive power—by destroying the enemy homeland. This mid-wing bomber had four 3,500 horsepower Pratt & Whitney engines. It required a crew of 10 specialists and gunners and had a sophisticated weapons system that included guns mounted in electrically powered turrets in the dorsal, ventral and tail positions. The guns were operated by internal periscope systems.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi’s 1:144 scale B-29 series pays tribute to one of the last piston engine driven US heavy bombers. These models weigh in at well over a pound and are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic. The tail and wing with integrated engine nacelles are solid diecast metal. Radial engine detail is present inside the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers. Both the nose and the rear gunner’s canopy feature a transparent window, and all machine gun stations and turrets feature sturdy all metal machine guns that won’t bend or break. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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