Corgi, The Aviation Archive, War In The Pacific, 1:72 Scale, Die Cast, NIB
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Incredibly rare this is number 0000 of 2990 ever made. See coa in picture Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36102. Please contact me with any questions that you may have I ship immediately let me know if you have specific shipping requirements. This is the last few plains of a collection of over 3000 that I am selling. Thank you for your business. This is new and never been displayed the box does show signs of some shelfware. $425 or best offer Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina... Diecast ModelUSAAF 2nd ERS, "Snafu Snatchers", New Guinea, 1945Limited Edition3990Pieces Worldwide1:72 Scale Length WidthConsolidated PBY-5A Catalina 10.75" 17.25"The secondary Emergency Rescue Squadron was credited with rescuing over 700 downed fliers during their tenure in the South Pacific from the time they arrived in July 1944 until the end of the war in August 1945. Known as the "Snafu Snatchers", this squadron was the first Army Air Force unit of its kind in the Pacific. In July 1944, it was assigned to the 5th Air Force from which it was transferred to the 13th Air Force in September 1944. Using OA-10A's (equivalent to Navy PBY's) the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron retrieved over 300 airmen from death or capture during the first six months of its activity. His close up shows the "Snafu Snatchers" nose art painted on the right side of their OA-10A's. "SNAFU" stood for "Situation Normal, All Fouled Up", although another word was usually used for the "F". Rafts with numbers were painted on the opposite side of the fuselage to indicate the crewmen rescued by the aircraft.Consolidated PBY-5A CatalinaDesigned to replace the Martin P3M, the PBY Catalina was first flown on March 28th, 1935. This aircraft is a long range patrol flying boat, one of the most rugged and versatile aircraft in U.S. history. Its long range assisted in the location and attack of enemy transport ships. A great advantage of flying boats is that they need no runway, however later PBY variants incorporated retractable landing gear, allowing for amphibious operation from land or water. Even today—more than seventy years after its first flight—the PBY continues to fly as an air tanker in firefighting operations throughout the world.
Corgi's 1:72 scale PBYs feature massive observation blister-windows located aft, with a variety of crew and machine gun configurations in each release. These windows provide a clear view of the bulkhead leading to the main cabin, walkway and hull construction ribs. There are articulating outrigger pontoons and a massive wing, with details such as simulated fabric-covered control surfaces. Transparent lens covers are separately applied to the large landing lights on each wing's leading edge. The series includes a flying boat variant, with detachable "beaching gear, " as well as an amphibious variant which can be configured with extended or retractedCorgi Aviation Archive Collector SeriesThe 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.
Corgi's 1:72 scale PBYs feature massive observation blister-windows located aft, with a variety of crew and machine gun configurations in each release. These windows provide a clear view of the bulkhead leading to the main cabin, walkway and hull construction ribs. There are articulating outrigger pontoons and a massive wing, with details such as simulated fabric-covered control surfaces. Transparent lens covers are separately applied to the large landing lights on each wing's leading edge. The series includes a flying boat variant, with detachable "beaching gear, " as well as an amphibious variant which can be configured with extended or retractedCorgi Aviation Archive Collector SeriesThe 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.
