Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC131
Brewster F2A Buffalo Diecast Model
USMC VMF-221, MCAS Ewa, Hawaii, December 1941 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Brewster F2A Buffalo | | 4.25" | | 5.75" |
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In December 1941, VMF-221 operated Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo fighters from MCAS Ewa, Oahu, as part of Marine Aircraft Group 21. The unit's aircraft, though obsolete and underpowered, formed a key part of Hawaii's air defenses at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. When Japanese forces struck on December 7, several VMF-221 Buffalos were destroyed on the ground before they could take off. The surviving aircraft later redeployed to Midway Atoll, where the squadron fought valiantly against overwhelming odds in June 1942. Despite heavy losses, VMF-221's defense of Midway became a symbol of Marine Corps courage and sacrifice. Designed to meet a 1936 US Navy requirement for a new carrier-based fighter, the F2A was first flown in December, 1937. The stout F2A Buffalo was the U.S. Navy's first monoplane fighter, but it suffered from poor maneuverability and proved to be too heavy for dogfighting. Its four 12.7mm machine guns weren't even enough to save this aircraft-during the Battle of Midway, 13 of 19 Buffalos were lost to enemy fire. Finland proved to be the only successful user of the Brewster F2A Buffalo, fighting off wave after wave of Soviet aggression during three years of war. © Copyright 2003-2025 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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