{"product_id":"corgi-aviation-aa34001-1-72-consolidated-b-24j-liberator-the-dragon-and-his-tail","title":"Corgi Aviation AA34001 1:72 Consolidated B-24J Liberator 'The Dragon and his Tail'","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most colorful and elaborate nose art of the Pacific Theater.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:72 scale diecast model recreates the Consolidated B-24J Liberator #44-40973, famously known as \"The Dragon and his Tail.\" Assigned to the 64th Bombardment Squadron, 43rd Bombardment Group, this aircraft operated from Le Shima Island in 1945. First flown in June 1944, the airframe became a legend of the USAAF for its massive, full-fuselage dragon artwork, serving as a vibrant symbol of the 43rd Bomb Group's operations across the Bonin Islands and the wider Pacific campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inaugural release in Corgi's B-24 series is a definitive \"must-have\" for collectors of nose art and WWII heavy bombers. Ideal for display as a bold centerpiece, the model perfectly captures the gaudy, glorious scheme of the original aircraft, featuring the retractable ball turret and detailed nose gun station that defined the late-war B-24J variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\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 AA34001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consolidated B-24J Liberator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43rd BG, 64th BS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #44-40973 \/ The Dragon and his Tail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Shima Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.25\" or 28.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.25\" or 46.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is complete and otherwise undamaged, graded as excellent. However, \u003cstrong\u003eplease note that the decal on the side art sticker has rubbed where the stand rested\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in the incomplete side art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the age the box is in excellent condition with some wear to the edges and sides and remains structurally sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57325281837438,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aviation-aa34001-172-consolidated-b-24j-liberator-the-dragon-and-his-tail-2467103.jpg?v=1777528840","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aviation-aa34001-1-72-consolidated-b-24j-liberator-the-dragon-and-his-tail","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}