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| | Code: OD-AC033 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC033
Bell P-39 Airacobra Diecast Model
USAAF 67th FS, BW146, Zed Fountain, Tontouta, New Caledonia, 1942 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Bell P-39 Airacobra | | 5" | | 5.75" |
Decorated in the dark green drab and sand camouflage colours with grey underbelly with black US Army lettering, this aircraft represents the Bell P400 (P-39) Airacobra of the USAAF, as flown by Lt. Zed Fountain of 67th Fighter Squadron at Tontoura, New Caledonia in the South West Pacific in May 1942. The menacing shark's mouth npse art is decorated in black, red and white and the American star is printed on the side and also on the under surface in red, white and blue. Additional details include black gun barrels on the front edge of the wings and black cannon muzzle on the front of the propeller spinner, which in turn is masked in off white, housing black propellers with yellow tips. Note too, the name if Lt Zed Fountain's aircraft 'Whistlin' Britches' faithfully reproduced on the model. In real life, the Bell P-39 was one of the principal American fighter aircraft in service when the United States entered WWII after the attach on Pearl Harbour. The aircraft was introduced in 1941 and produced until 1944, during which time over 9,500 were built. It was also flown by the Royal Air Force and particularly successfully by the Soviet Air Force. Because of design constraints, it was used chiefly for low altitude work and was the first fighter to be fitted with a tricycle undercarriage. Designed as a single-engine high-altitude interceptor aircraft, the P-39 was first flown on April 6th, 1938. The main purpose of the engine configuration-placed behind the cockpit-was to free up space for the heavy main armament, a 37 mm cannon firing through the center of the propeller hub for optimum accuracy and stability. Unfortunately the Airacobra was vulnerable to any enemy fighter with decent high altitude performance, but its rear-mounted engine made it ideal for ground attack since return fire was less likely to hit the engine. The Airacobra saw combat throughout the world, particularly in the Pacific, Mediterranean and Russian theaters. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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