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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34002 B-24D Liberator Diecast Model USAAF 93rd BG, 328th BS, "Ball of Fire The III", Ploesti Raid, August 1943 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Consolidated B-24D Liberator     11.25"     18.25" This San Diego built Liberator carried the nickname Ball of Fire The III to the port. At this time here Major Joseph Tate piloted the aircraft although it was to be later piloted by Frank Kilcheski and carried a dual nickname of War Baby. First test flown on 26 December 1942, the aircraft was delivered to the AAF four days later and subsequently flown by Tate on the 1st August 1943 Tidal Wave mission against oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 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. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Consolidated B-24D Liberator Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a heavy bomber with performance superior to that of the B17, the B24 was first flown on December 29th, 1939. Somewhat overshadowed by the popularity of the B17, the B24 was actually produced in larger numbers than any American aircraft during WWII with 18,431 aircraft eventually produced.[See more Consolidated B-24D Liberator products]