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Corgi 1:72 B-26B Marauder USAAF 386th BG, 553rd BS David Dewhurst Dinah Might

Description: Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA29501 Martin B-26B Marauder Diecast Model USAAF 386th BG, 553rd BS, #41-31576 Dinah Might, David Dewhurst, Normandy, France, D-Day, June 6th 1944Limited Edition 1500 Pieces Worldwide 1:72 Scale Length WidthMartin B-26B Marauder 9.25" 11.75" Martin B-26B-15-MA Marauder 41-31576/AN-Z "Dinah Might", was given the important task of leading an anti-beach fortification raid against Widerstandsnest 5 (which means "nest of resistance", or "strongpoint") overlooking Utah beach. The raid happened only a couple of minutes before the landing craft released their troops on their assigned beaches on D-Day itself, one of the final missions to take place before the landings. Flown by Major David Dewhurst, the experienced Commander of the 553rd Bomb Squadron, US 8th Air Force, this was one final opportunity to neutralise German defensive fortifications, therefore giving Allied troops a better chance of making it off their assigned landing beach in the terrifying hours to come. Dewhurst's aircraft, which was named "Dinah Might" after a Bing Crosby tune of the day, released its bombs at exactly 06.24.30 on D-Day, with navigation and timing critical to the success of the mission and the safety of the men waiting to make their historic seaborne assault. The details behind this final bombing raid of D-Day clearly illustrate why the Utah Beach D-Day Museum elected to finish their preserved Marauder in this historic scheme and why it forms such a poignant centrepiece for their impressive museum. "Dinah Might's" target on that fateful morning in June 1944 was only metres from where this magnificent preserved aircraft is displayed today, even though it's actually only a representation of that famous wartime aircraft. Martin B-26B Marauder Designed to meet a US Army Air Corps specification for a twin-engined medium bomber, the B-26 Marauder was first flown on November 25, 1940. Early in its service career, the B-26 was nicknamed "Widowmaker" because of its high accident statistics, especially during takeoffs and landings, when pilots were required to maintain a much higher than average speed to avoid stalling. Later model B-26Bs underwent a series of aerodynamics modifications, making the aircraft safer to fly. Used in the Pacific, Western European and Mediterranean Theaters, the B-26 eventually became the primary bomber on the Western Front, ending the war with fewer losses than any other USAAF bomber. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 170.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

End Time: 2024-11-18T00:18:50.000Z

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Brand: Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

Scale: 1:72

Vehicle Make: Martin

Vehicle Type: Airplane

Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic

Theme: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Features: Unopened Box

Year of Manufacture: 2024

Model: B-26B Marauder

MPN: AA29501

Recommended Age Range: 14+

Country/Region of Manufacture: China

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