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| | Code: CG-CS90466 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Corgi Showcase Collection CS90466
Consolidated B-24 Liberator Diecast Model
RAF No.215 Sqn, Bengal, India, 1944 |
| 1:300 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Consolidated B-24 Liberator | | 2.75" | | 4.5" |
The Liberator B.Mk.VI was the RAF designation for the B-24J, of which 390 were supplied to the RAF. Total number of Liberators supplied to the RAF of all variants was 1,694. By April 1942, No.215 Squadron had assembled atAsanol in India, as part of the RAF's South East Asia Command equipped with Wellingtons and commenced bombing operations over Japanese-occupied targets in Burma. It re-equipped with Liberator Mk.VIs in June 1944, operating from several bases, including Chakala, Jessore and Digri and was joined by Nos. 99 and 356 Squadrons, also equipped with Liberators, until April 1945 when they were replaced by Dakotas in the supply-dropping role for the 14th Army to clear Burma of Japanese, resulting in the capture of Rangoon. Designed to fill a United States Army Air Corps need for a heavy bomber, the B-24 Liberator was first flown on December 29, 1939. The USAAC originally asked Consolidated to build the B-17 under license, but the company instead chose to submit a more modern design with greater speed, greater range and a heavier bomb load. Despite these advantages, the B-24 was more difficult to fly, had poor formation-flying characteristics, and was much more vulnerable to battle damage, which meant it never became the favored bomber among American aircrews. It did prove more than serviceable, however, especially for long-range missions. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Corgi "Showcase Collection" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Showcase Collection" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- 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.
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