Air Force 1 1:144 0112B B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay" USAAF 509th Composite Group - Series 2 |
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Scale: 1:144 |
Length: 8.25" |
Width: 11.75" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: AF1-0112B |
Period: World War II |
Historical:
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber designed by Boeing that was flown primarily by the United States toward the end of World War II and during the Korean War. It was one of the largest aircraft to have seen service during World War II and a very advanced bomber for its time, with features such as a pressurized cabin, an electronic fire-control system, and a quartet of remote-controlled machine-gun turrets operated by the fire-control system in addition to its defensive tail gun installation. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B-17 Flying Fortress. Although designed as a high-altitude strategic bomber, and initially used in this role against the Empire of Japan, these attacks proved to be disappointing; as a result the B-29 became the primary aircraft used in the American fire bombing campaign, and was used extensively in low-altitude night-time incendiary bombing missions. One of the B-29's final roles during World War II was carrying out the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Model Features:
Diecast metal with some small plastic pieces
Remarkable detail with realistic panel lines, panels, antennas and graphic details
Authentic markings
Metal display stand
Fixed Gear down with rotating wheels
Info: Boeing B-29 Superfortress USAAF 509th Composite Group, "Enola Gay", Hiroshima, Japan, August 6th 1945