A-26B (B-26) Invader USA "Monie" Korea Hobby Master HA3220 1:72

Highly detailed Hobby Master pre-painted diecast metal model A-26B Invader 44-34517 "Monie", 37th BS, 17th BG, Korea Douglas Invader A-26 was re-designated B-26 in June 1948 Country USA Aircraft: Douglas A-26B later re-designated B-26 Item#: HA3220 Scale: 1:72 Length: 8.25" Wingspan: 11.75" In 1941 Douglas Aircraft Company began work on their twin-engine medium-bomber A-26 Invader. By the end of production there were 2,452 aircraft produced for all variants. The A- 26/B-26 was the only U.S. bomber to take part in three wars, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The confusion with the use of the designation B-26 began when the Martin B-26 Marauder was retired and in 1948 the USAF dropped the “A” (Attack) designator so the Douglas A-26 Invader became the B-26 Invader. The A-26 made its first European appearance in late 1944. Douglas A-26B 44-34517 originally belonged to the 452nd BG but became the property of the 17th BG when they replaced the 452nd at K-9, Pusan, Korea. Now with the 37th BS/ 17th BG the aircraft was piloted by Lt. Robert Mikesh and crewed by Navigator First Lt. Middleton and Gunner A2C Kitchen. The aircraft name “Monie” was Mikesh’s pet name for his wife “Ramona”. Robert Mikesh went on to fly in Vietnam and eventually became an author and curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Specifications Douglas A-26B Invader First flight – July 10, 1942 Crew – 3 Dimensions Length – 50 ft 9 in Wingspan – 70 ft 0 in Height – 18 ft 6 in Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA3220 A-26B Invader 44-34517 "Monie", 37th BS, 17th BG, Korea Douglas Invader A-26 was re-designated B-26 in June 1948 True 1/72 scale. Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Loads of optional armament provided. Canopy can be removed to place figures inside. 3 figures included. Turrets can turn. Bomb bay can be opened with 6 bombs included. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable.