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Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5401 B-24J Liberator Diecast Model USAAF 376th BG, San Pancrazio, Italy 1:163 Scale     Length     Width Consolidated B-24J Liberator     5"     8" The Consolidated B-24J Liberator was a long-range bomber and reconnasissance aircraft. With origins tracing back to the early 1930s, many often overlook that the B-24 was the most extensively produced aircraft by the US for World War II. In fact, the B-24J variant alone reached a production total of 6,678 aircraft. The Liberator weighed 36,500 pounds empty (71,200 pounds stocked), reached a top speed of 290mph, and was armed with ten 12.7mm machine-guns with a provision for nearly 18,000 pounds worth of bomb-load. This aircraft belonged to the 376th Bomber Group (San Pncrazio, Italy). 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] Consolidated B-24J Liberator Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a heavy bomber with performance superior to that of the B17, the B24 was first flown on December 29th, 1939. Somewhat overshadowed by the popularity of the B17, the B24 was actually produced in larger numbers than any American aircraft during WWII with 18,431 aircraft eventually produced.[See more Consolidated B-24J Liberator products]