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US36603	Corgi	Lockheed P-38J Lightning - SCAT II, Robin Olds, 434th FS, US	£ 0.00
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	Corgi Aviation Archive 1/72 scale US36603: Lockheed P-38J Lightning SCAT II, as flown by Robin Olds of the 434th FS, 479th FG, USAAF, based at RAF Wattisham, England, 1944. Limited Edition of 2010 Pieces. Length 6.25 inches Wingspan 8.75 inches This P-38 was one of the few in the 479th FG that retained its olivedrab scheme right up until the unit transitioned to the P-51D in September 1944. The red rudder was adopted in place of the 434th FS's geometric symbol around the time of D-Day, June 6th 1944. Robin Olds flew at least two P-38Js during his initial months of combat with the 479th FG, this aircraft almost certainly being the last of them. Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the P-38 Lightning was first flown on January 27th, 1939. The easily recognizable P-38 had twin-booms, twin turbo-supercharged engines, a central pod for the pilot, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle landing gear. Its roles included dive bombing, level bombing, ground strafing and photo reconnaissance. When equipped with drop tanks it was also flown as a long-range escort fighter. The Lightning's armament was clustered in the nose of the plane, which gave the pilot a direct line of site to the target and also gave the weapons a "buzz saw" effect that was useful for strafing.

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Corgi aviation archive general information
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	The Corgi Aviation Archive features a vast selection of diecast model airplanes in 1:144, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:32 scales and has become the standard by which all other 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 material. Subject aircraft in the Aviation Archive appeal to all aviation enthusiasts and every diecast model airplane includes such features as: Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32). Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32). Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32). Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).

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