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Corgi Showcase Collection CS90483 B-24D Liberator Diecast Model USAAF 376th BG, 512th BS, "Strawberry Bitch", Benghazi, Libya, Ploesti Raid, August 1943 1:300 Scale     Length     Width Consolidated B-24D Liberator     2.75"     4.5" One of the Mediterranean Theatre of Operation's (MTO) most famous B-24's was 'Strawberry Bitch'. Depicted here in the camouflaged desert pink scheme applied to North Africa based Liberators in 1942-43, it wears a command stripe around its fuselage. 'Strawberry Bitch' survived the legendary Ploesti Raid of August 1943. A combined Liberator force from the Ninth and Eighth Air Force left North Africa destined for the giant German refineries at Ploesti, dedicated to destroying as much of these as possible and handicapping the German ability to fuel its combat forces. Despite suffering heavy losses the mission was a massive success and inflicted vast amounts of damage on major portions of the oil fields. Of the one hundred and seventy nine Liberators that left forty three were lost and a further fourteen aborted. Five hundred and thirty two aviators lost their lives. Corgi Showcase Collection The Corgi "Showcase Collection" 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. [See more Corgi Showcase Collection 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]