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Dragon Wings 55756 B-29 Superfortress Diecast Model USAAF 40th BG, 25th BS, "Battln' Beauty" 1:400 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-29 Superfortress     3"     4.25" The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was unquestionably the most famous and formidable bombing aircraft of the Second World War. During the War, these bombers were primarily used in the Pacific theater. The first Boeing B-29 bomber entered into service for the US Air Force in September 1943 and the last B-29 retired from service in September 1960. Over the years, a total of 1620 B-29 aircraft were built by Boeing at its Wichita, Kansas plant. Powered by four Wright R-3550 'Star-Engines', an enormous load of remotely controlled ammunition, fuel, bombs and a pressurized compartment for a crew of 13 could be carried as far as 6000 miles and as high as 30,000 feet at a maximum speed of 357 mph. This 1/400 die cast miniature is an authentic replica of the Boeing B-29 bomber named Battlin' Beauty, which participated in the raid on the Burmese capital of Rangoon in December 1944. This completely new-tooled miniature depicts the Battlin' Beauty as it appeared in October 1944, wearing the historically accurate early-style CBI markings that consist of four nine-inch bands under a colored fin tip. Dragon Wings The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Fuselage, wings and landing gear proportionally accurate compared to real airliners. Main wings to scale with authentic and detailed panel lines engraved. Engines based on airline specifications and accurate for each model. Authentic markings based on information supplied by each airline. Accurately reproduced livery, including registration number, cargo bay panels and other details. Interchangeable landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". [See more Dragon Wings products] Boeing B-29 Superfortress Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a very heavy, very long range bomber, the B29 was first flown on September 21st, 1942. After entering service in the summer of 1944, the B29 was widely used in the Pacific theatre of WWII. Undoubtedly the most famous of all B29s is the "Enola Gay" that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.[See more Boeing B-29 Superfortress products]