Luppa 1:200 B-29 Superfortress USAAF 509th Composite Group Enola Gay

Description: Luppa Aircraft of WWII LCM012 Boeing B-29 Superfortress Diecast Model USAAF 509th Composite Group, #44-86292 Enola Gay, Hiroshima, Japan, August 6th 1945Limited Edition 1:200 Scale Length WidthBoeing B-29 Superfortress 6" 8.5" History was made on August 6th 1945 when the Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb, code-named "Little Boy", that destroyed the Japanese city of Hiroshima. An eleven man crew flew the mission from Tinian Island led by Colonel Paul Tibbetts who named the plane after his mother. Although disassembled in 1960 the plane is now fully restored and on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Boeing B-29 Superfortress Designed to meet an American need for a very heavy, long range bomber, the B-29 Superfortress was first flown on September 21st, 1942. The USAAF's intent in building the B-29 was to have an aircraft that was capable of winning the war through sheer destructive power-by destroying the enemy homeland. This mid-wing bomber had four 3,500 horsepower Pratt & Whitney engines. It required a crew of 10 specialists and gunners and had a sophisticated weapons system that included guns mounted in electrically powered turrets in the dorsal, ventral and tail positions. The guns were operated by internal periscope systems. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Luppa Aircraft of WWII The Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging. Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Rotating wheels and propellers. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 35.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

End Time: 2024-08-30T00:05:06.000Z

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