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Hobby Master 1:144 Air Power Series HA9105
Consolidated B-24D Liberator Diecast Model
USAAF 389th BG, 565th BS, #42-40997 "Screamin Mimi", Norfolk, England, 1943

1:144 Scale   Length   Width
Consolidated B-24D Liberator   5.5"   9.25"

The 389th BG "Sky Scorpions" moved to England in mid 1943 as part of the 8th Air Force. They temporarily moved to Libya and Tunisia and flew missions against the Ploiesti oil fields, Salerno, Corsica and Italy. From October 1943 until April 1945 the 389th BG remained in England. B-24D Liberator "Screamin' Mimi" 42-40997 had its ball-turret replaced by a cargo hatch referred to as a "Joe Hole" used to drop parachutists through. The aircraft was transferred to the 801st BG as "Worry Bird" and crashed April 1944.

Consolidated B-24D Liberator

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.

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Hobby Master 1:144 Air Power Series

The Hobby Master "1:144 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Hobby Master "1:144 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.
  • Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
  • Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
  • Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

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