{"product_id":"corgi-cs90021-1-147-lockheed-p-38j-lightning-little-eva-433rd-fs-475th-fg-calvin-wire-wwii","title":"Corgi CS90021 1:147 Lockheed P-38J Lightning Little Eva 433rd FS 475th FG Calvin Wire WWII","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact and collectable 1:147 scale diecast representation of the Lockheed P-38J Lightning “Little Eva”, an aircraft associated with the USAAF 475th Fighter Group during the Pacific War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90021 recreates the distinctive twin-boom fighter in its polished natural-metal combat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Little Eva”, serial 44-25880, carried aircraft number 170 and served with the 433rd Fighter Squadron of the 475th Fighter Group. The aircraft was associated with several pilots during its operational career, including Captain James M. Palmer, Major Warren R. Lewis and Lieutenant Calvin C. Wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model carries a natural-metal silver finish with USAAF star-and-bar insignia, contrasting blue markings across the tail surfaces and the aircraft number 170. The “Little Eva” name and accompanying nose artwork are reproduced on the forward fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lockheed P-38 Lightning was designed as a high-performance interceptor and first flew in 1939. Its twin-boom airframe, central pilot nacelle, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle undercarriage created one of the most recognisable fighter aircraft configurations of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-38's long range made it particularly valuable in the Pacific, where aircraft frequently operated across enormous distances. Its cannon and machine guns were concentrated in the nose, providing accurate forward fire without the convergence limitations associated with wing-mounted armament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi Showcase release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, realistic panel lines and permanent pad-printed markings. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.\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 Showcase Collection \/ Fighter Scramble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS90021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockheed P-38J Lightning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-25880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Eva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Pilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lieutenant Calvin C. “Cal” Wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Associated Pilots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain James M. Palmer and Major Warren R. Lewis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 433rd Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War Pacific operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army Air Forces \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fighter, long-range escort and ground-attack aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Little Eva nose artwork, aircraft number 170, natural-metal finish, contrasting blue tail markings, USAAF star-and-bar insignia, rotating propellers, realistic panel detailing, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card\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 3\" or 7.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.25\" or 10.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in very good condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch line present through the inner wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome marks are present to the end of the tail.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in very good condition overall, with some shelf wear present.\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":57771826413950,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5321.jpg?v=1785435135","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-cs90021-1-147-lockheed-p-38j-lightning-little-eva-433rd-fs-475th-fg-calvin-wire-wwii","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}