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Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5388 B-29 Superfortress Diecast Model USAAF 509th Composite Group, "Enola Gay", August 6th 1945 1:200 Scale     Length     Width Boeing B-29 Superfortress     6"     8.5" Known to many as the "Superfortress", this WWII bomber brought an end to the war on the pacific front with its two atomic raids. The B-29 was armed with two 12.7-mm machine guns in each of four remotely controlled power-operated turrets, and a varied armament in the tail turret. With such a large array of weapons, it is no wonder that a total of 4,000 of these planes were built. Model Power Postage Stamp Planes The Model Power "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Model Power "Postage Stamp Planes" 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. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic ordnance loads. [See more Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 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]