{"product_id":"corgi-aa35312-1-72-b-25b-mitchell-ruptured-duck-doolittle-raid-uss-hornet-1942","title":"Corgi AA35312 1:72 B-25B Mitchell Ruptured Duck Doolittle Raid USS Hornet 1942","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial 1:72 scale diecast model of North American B-25B Mitchell 40-2261 \"Ruptured Duck\", flown by Lieutenant Ted W. Lawson of the 95th Bombardment Squadron, 17th Bombardment Group during the Doolittle Raid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ruptured Duck\" was the seventh of sixteen B-25s launched from USS Hornet on 18 April 1942. Lawson and his crew attacked targets in Japan before continuing toward China, where the aircraft was lost during a crash landing near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raid delivered limited physical damage but provided a major morale boost to the United States only months after Pearl Harbor. This Aviation Archive release recreates one of the mission's best-known aircraft with its distinctive markings and medium-bomber profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA35312\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American B-25B Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-2261 \"Ruptured Duck\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieutenant Ted W. Lawson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95th Bombardment Squadron, 17th Bombardment Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation \/ Theatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doolittle Raid, Pacific Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Hornet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 April 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality subcomponents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Doolittle Raider markings, detailed twin-engine bomber airframe, interchangeable landing gear and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.75 in (22.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25 in (28.6 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in mint condition and does not appear to have been displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model and included contents have been checked carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight shelf wear is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model will be securely packaged for dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58262042476926,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_8431.jpg?v=1792433391","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa35312-1-72-b-25b-mitchell-ruptured-duck-doolittle-raid-uss-hornet-1942","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}