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Dragon & His Tail B-24 Model

$85 current bid
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Presenting a finely detailed Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 die-cast model of the famed Consolidated B-24J Liberator "The Dragon and His Tail", from the 64th Bomb Squadron, 43rd Bomb Group, based at LeShima in 1945. This collector's-grade piece (model #AA34001) comes complete with a display stand for flight or ground viewing.

Features & Highlights

  • Authentic Nose Art: Features the iconic "Dragon and His Tail" motif-eye-catching artwork by Sgt. Sarkis E. Bartigian that spanned the fuselage
  • Historical Accuracy: Replicates the B-24J serial number 44-40973, flown in the Pacific theater by the 64th BS, 43rd BG, 5th Air Force
  • Premium Die-Cast Build: Manufactured by Corgi in 2003, it features a metal body, rotating turrets, retractable landing gear, rubber tires, and vivid pad-printed markings
  • Optional Display Stand: Includes an all-metal stand for dynamic "in-flight" display alongside the option to display on landing gear

This model captures the drama and artistry of one of WWII's most visually striking Liberators. It's a museum-quality reproduction of wartime nose art, intertwined with a faithful replication of an iconic bomber-appealing to aviation historians and scale model collectors alike.

Please note, winning bidders will be responsible for any shipping costs.

Donated By SGM E. Kent McMichael (Beta Commission-VMI 1995)