Corgi Consolidated B-24J Liberator ‘The Dragon and its Tail’ 64th BS - AA34001 for Sale

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Corgi Consolidated B-24J Liberator ‘The Dragon and its Tail’ 64th BS - AA34001 For Sale

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Corgi Consolidated B-24J Liberator ‘The Dragon and its Tail’ 64th BS - AA34001:
$200.19

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34001

Consolidated B-24J Liberator Diecast Model

USAAF 43rd BG, 64th BS, #44-40973

The Dragon and his Tail, Le Shima Island, 1945

1:72 Scale Length Width

Consolidated B-24J Liberator 11.25" 18.25"

This astoundingly marked B-24 is considered to have one of the most colourful crew insignia of all time. 44-40973 The Dragon and His Tail first flew on 3rd June 1944 and was delivered to the AAF several days later. This gaudy, glorious and highly recognisable paint scheme was carried by The Dragon for most of its combat career and became famous for it. Based in le Shima, a place that was described by one crew member as a 'lump of coral in the Bonins', it fought throughout the Pacific as part of the 43rd Bomb Group.

Consolidated B-24J Liberator

Designed to fill a United States Army Air Corps need for a heavy bomber, the B-24 Liberator was first flown on December 29, 1939. The USAAC originally asked Consolidated to build the B-17 under license, but the company instead chose to submit a more modern design with greater speed, greater range and a heavier bomb load. Despite these advantages, the B-24 was more difficult to fly, had poor formation-flying characteristics, and was much more vulnerable to battle damage, which meant it never became the favored bomber among American aircrews. It did prove more than serviceable, however, especially for long-range missions.

Corgi's 1:72 scale B-24 series includes the early war B-24D and late war B-24H and B-24J variants, with the notable addition of a nose gun turret and retractable ball turret. Corgi's WWII heavy bombers are some of the most sought after diecast models available in 1:72 scale. The large size and spot on recreation of the Liberator's distinctive shape has lead to this mold's popularity, along with such subtle details as simulated fabric control surfaces. The mold incorporates a large number of diecast components and includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand is included to support this massive aircraft for in-flight display.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.

Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.

Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.

Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.

Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.

Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.

Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.

Pre owned model, has been displayed only - box a little worn, contents only removed for photographs