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Corgi Showcase Noseart Series CS90364 P-38J Lightning Diecast Model USAAF 347th FG, 339th FS, "Miss Virginia", Rex Barber, , April 1943 1:120 Scale     Length     Width Lockheed P-38J Lightning     3.75"     5.25" Although assigned to Lt Bob Petit, this machine was used to good effect by Lt.Rex Barber during the famous Yamamoto assassination flight of 18 April 1943. Barber was forced to borrow this machine when his P-38 went unserviceable on the eve of this crucial long-distance mission. Unofficially, Barber used this machine to down both 'Betty' bombers destroyed on the 18th, as well as an escorting Zero fighter. Barber had previously destroyed two Zeros in Miss Virginia on 7 April 1943. During WW2, young airmen separated from home, family, loved ones and a familiar way of life often sought ways of escaping the harsh reality of war by personalising their aircraft with what has become known as nose art. Humour, slogans, nicknames, cartoons, girls; all were used to bring a touch of light relief to their deadly day-to-day existence. The Corgi Showcase range aims to capture some of the superb works of art that adorned aircraft on all sides of the conflict. Each model is displayed alongside a diecast body panel featuring the art in colourful, large-scale detail. Corgi Showcase Noseart Series The Corgi "Showcase Collection Noseart Series" presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft paired with a scale reproduction noseart panel. During WW2, young airmen separated from home, family, loved ones and a familiar way of life often sought ways of escaping the harsh reality of war by personalising their aircraft with what has become known as nose art. Humour, slogans, nicknames, cartoons, girls; all were used to bring a touch of light relief to their deadly day-to-day existence. The Corgi Showcase range aims to capture some of the superb works of art that adorned aircraft on all sides of the conflict. Each model is displayed alongside a diecast body panel featuring the art in colourful, large-scale detail. Corgi "Showcase Collection Noseart Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Diecast metal larger scale noseart panel. Realistic panel lines and surface details. Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals. Poseable stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable. Descriptive, collectible data card. [See more Corgi Showcase Noseart Series products] Lockheed P-38J Lightning Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the P38 was first flown on January 27th, 1939. [See more Lockheed P-38J Lightning products]