Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Patrol Aircraft "Bureau Number 48294" United States Navy 1/150 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

Brand new 1/150 scale diecast airplane model of Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Patrol Aircraft "Bureau Number 48294" United States Navy die cast model by Postage Stamp.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately L-5.125 Wingspan-8.25 inches.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
The PBY-5 Catalina is one of the most iconic and versatile flying boat ever produced. Developed by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation the Catalina served with distinction during various conflicts and played a crucial role in naval aviation.The PBY Catalina was flying patrol boat produced by Consolidated Aircraft in the 1930s and 1940. The Catalina was designed to be a long-range patrol bomber intended to locate and attack enemy transport ships at sea. The amphibious PBY-SA was the most produced variant and served in reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare convoy-escort and air-sea rescue. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. PBY-5 Bureau Number 48294 was built in 1943 and served in a variety of locations around the Atlantic during World War II and with the Coast Guard after the war it was restored in 2001 and is currently on display at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach Virginia.During World War II the PBY-5 Catalina proved to be a valuable asset for the United States Navy (USN) and its allies. It conducted a wide range of missions including reconnaissance anti-submarine warfare search and rescue and long-range patrol. Its ability to operate

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Aug 11, 2023
€26.90

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