{"product_id":"corgi-aviation-aa34015-1-72-consolidated-b-24h-liberator-usaaf-459th-bg","title":"Corgi Aviation AA34015 1:72 Consolidated B-24H Liberator USAAF 459th BG","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA specialized \"Mickey Ship\" radar-equipped pathfinder of the 15th Air Force.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 1:72 scale diecast model depicts Consolidated B-24H Liberator #41-28832, assigned to the 756th Bombardment Squadron, 459th Bombardment Group, based at Giulia Field, Italy, in late 1944. Following severe flak damage to its nose during a mission, this aircraft was rebuilt with metal sheeting and converted into a radar-equipped lead ship, distinguished by its incredibly flamboyant yellow and red nose paint scheme designed to aid formation assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition Aviation Archive release captures one of the most visually striking Liberators to serve in the Mediterranean Theater. It is an ideal addition for collectors of unique USAAF heavy bombers, particularly those interested in the specialized pathfinding aircraft that led the 15th Air Force over strategic targets in Southern Europe.\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 AA34015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consolidated B-24H Liberator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 459th BG, 756th BS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #41-28832\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giulia Field, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1010 pieces worldwide\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 - Near Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is new and has not been on display, with all accessories still sealed. However, there is paint bubbling, mainly on the fuselage. This appears to be a common appearance now with older models. Underside has been checked and is all fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner box is in mint condition, though the sleeve has been re-glued on one side.\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":57322611638654,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aviation-aa34015-172-consolidated-b-24h-liberator-usaaf-459th-bg-8304319.jpg?v=1777528781","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aviation-aa34015-1-72-consolidated-b-24h-liberator-usaaf-459th-bg","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}