Hobby Master 1:32 Air Power Series HA0203
Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Diecast Model
USN VB-6, Richard Best, USS Enterprise, Battle of Midway, June 1942 | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless | | 12.5" | | 15.75" |
Aircraft BuNo. 4687 from the USS Enterprise (The Big E) (CV-6) was flown by the Lt. Richard H. Best, commanding officer of VB-6. On June 4, 1942 while flying Black B-1 from Bombing Six, Best and Murray took part in two sorties that day. The first mission took place in the morning against the IJNS Akagi and Kaga. In the afternoon they help with the sinking of IJNS Hiryu. During the operation Best inhaled caustic fumes from a faulty oxygen bottle damaging his lungs and forcing him into early retirement from active duty.
This particular release also includes an optional transparent engine cowling to display engine details and a pivoting metal display stand which allows the model to be displayed in the climb, cruise and all-important dive-bombing attitudes!
First flowin in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. The Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps—dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes, which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. The cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:32 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:32 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Hinged extending/retracting landing gear.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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