Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5410
Goodyear Blimp Diecast Model
USN
| 1:350 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Goodyear Blimp | | 5.5" | | 1.5" |
In 1940, the 70th Congress passed Public Law 635, a 10,000 plane program which included a provision for 48 non-rigid airships. However, based on a rise in U-boat activity during WWII, the number of blimps in flight would increase to 133 in total. 35,600 operational flights were made in the Atlantic and 20,300 in the Pacific from 1942-1945. Navy Blimp SP-12 participated in the sinking of the last German U-boat used in WWII. After WWII, the Navy decreased its blimp fleet, eventually ceasing usage of the airships in the 1960s.
Designed as a result of the 1940 public law 635 passed by Congress in 1940, many Naval Blimps were produced during WWII.© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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.
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