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| | Code: MP-5563-1 
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. | Postage Stamp Planes 5563-1
Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Diecast Model
USMC VMS-3, "Norma June", Christian Lee, US Virgin Islands, May 1944 |
| 1:87 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless | | 4.5" | | 5.75" |
The Dauntless was without a doubt, the most successful dive-bomber produced by the Americans during WWII as this two-seater was a tough and reliable option against the Japanese. The SBD-5 was the most extensively built version used by the armed forces. It featured more horsepower and a higher top speed than previous variants along with increased ammunition capacity and illuminated sights for forward and rear firing machine-guns. First flown in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. The Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps-dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes, which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. The cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. "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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