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Corgi Aviation Archive 1:72 B-24H Liberator 'WITCHCRAFT' Diecast AA34019

Sale price£180.00 GBP

Limited Edition
133 of 1200
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Description

On 14 January 1945, B-24 Liberator Witchcraft of the 467th Bomb Group made history at USAAF Station 145, Rackheath, Norfolk, by completing its 100th credited mission without a single mechanical abort. Part of a 30-aircraft raid on Hallendorf’s steelworks, Witchcraft returned after 6 hours and 35 minutes, greeted by high-ranking officials including General Ketner, press, a film crew, and the Rackheath Band.

This remarkable milestone was a tribute to the aircraft’s exceptional ground crew, nicknamed the "League of Nations" for their diverse backgrounds, led by M/Sgt Joe Ramirez. Each member was honoured by General Ketner for their role in maintaining one of the most reliable bombers of the Second Air Division.

Description

On 14 January 1945, B-24 Liberator Witchcraft of the 467th Bomb Group made history at USAAF Station 145, Rackheath, Norfolk, by completing its 100th credited mission without a single mechanical abort. Part of a 30-aircraft raid on Hallendorf’s steelworks, Witchcraft returned after 6 hours and 35 minutes, greeted by high-ranking officials including General Ketner, press, a film crew, and the Rackheath Band.

This remarkable milestone was a tribute to the aircraft’s exceptional ground crew, nicknamed the "League of Nations" for their diverse backgrounds, led by M/Sgt Joe Ramirez. Each member was honoured by General Ketner for their role in maintaining one of the most reliable bombers of the Second Air Division.