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| | Code: IX-PIXJ008007
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Price: $26.99
 | | | IXO Models Junior 1:144 PIXJ008007
Martin PBM-3D Mariner Diecast Model
USN VP-202 Leeman's Demons, NAS North Island, CA, 1943| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Martin PBM-3D Mariner | | 6.75" | | 9.75" |
VP-202, one of the first Mariner squadrons to see combat duty, gave the PBM a lengthy workout and found the aircraft to perform well time and again. Island-hopping throughout the Pacific, VP-202 (later VPB-202) flew PBM-3s on agonizing pie-shaped patrols which often lasted over 12 hours. Skippered by Commander Leeman, it was not long before VP-202 became known as "Leeman's Demons" in some circles. The Demons were pioneers in PBM overwater patrols of great length.
Designed to meet a 1937 US Navy requirement for a new patrol flying-boat, the PBM was first flown on February 18th, 1939. The Mariner was easily recognizable, with its deep fuselage, cantilever gull wings, wing floats (which kept the two propellers well above the spray) and “toed-in” unbraced twin tailfins. Its defensive armament included bombs, which were stored in the aft part of the engine nacelles, and nose, dorsal, beam and tail gun turrets. Crutches under the wing roots carried 21-inch torpedoes. Variants were lightened to extend fuel capacity and were used heavily in the Pacific on submarine patrols. PBMs were also credited with sinking 10 U-Boats during World War II.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
IXO's 1:144 scale PBMs are uniquely constructed; most of the components are plastic, with only the fuselage made of diecast metal. This model is configured as a true flying boat, with fixed braced landing floats mounted to the wing-tips and attached beaching-gear fitted with equipment boxes. This model is ready for action with three gunner positions and large radar sitting just behind the bird-cage canopy. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The IXO Models "Junior 1:144" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. IXO "Junior 1:144" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal fuselage with plastic wings and other components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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