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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36102 PBY Catalina Diecast Model USAAF 2nd Emergency Rescue Sqn, "Snafu Snatchers", New Guinea, 1945 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width Consolidated PBY Catalina     10.75"     17.25" The secondary Emergency Rescue Squadron was credited with rescuing over 700 downed fliers during their tenure in the South Pacific from the time they arrived in July 1944 until the end of the war in August 1945. Known as the “Snafu Snatchers”, this squadron was the first Army Air Force unit of its kind in the Pacific. In July 1944, it was assigned to the 5th Air Force from which it was transferred to the 13th Air Force in September 1944. Using OA-10A’s (equivalent to Navy PBY’s) the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron retrieved over 300 airmen from death or capture during the first six months of its activity. His close up shows the “Snafu Snatchers” nose art painted on the right side of their OA-10A’s. “SNAFU” stood for “Situation Normal, All Fouled Up”, although another word was usually used for the “F”. Rafts with numbers were painted on the opposite side of the fuselage to indicate the crewmen rescued by the aircraft. 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 PBY Catalina Designed as a long range patrol flying boat to replace the Martin P3M, the PBY was first flown on March 28th, 1935.[See more Consolidated PBY Catalina products]