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| Carousel1 1:48 6182 F4F Wildcat US Navy Shield`s |
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| Scale: 1:48 |
Length: 8.5" |
Width: 9.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: CARO-6182 |
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VF-41, "Red Rippers" USS Ranger (CV 4), Guantanamo Bay, January 1941 Lt. Charles "Windy" Shields, Silver Star (5 Victories) - The US Navy Fighter Squadron "Red Rippers" was formed as VF-5 in 1927 and has subsequently been designated as VF-4, VF-41, and currently VF-11. The F4F-3 first entered service in December 1940 with VF-4 (re-designated VF-41 in January 1941) on the USS Ranger, and Lt. Charles "Windy" Shields participated in this deployment. During the winter months of 1939-40 and 1940-41, the Atlantic fleet was based in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. On 8 November 1942 Shields shot down four French aircraft: a Dewoitine D.520, two American-made Curtiss Hawk 75's, and an American-made Douglas DB-7 bomber, before Shields was attacked by four more Hawks, which shot down his F4F-4.
Posted by Brian on 17th Mar 2024
This model is superb in all aspects. The detail is excellent. The magnetic wheel attachment is unique--very cool! The paint job is flawless. The colors are vivid. It is with much regret that this company went out of business. The price of this item surprised me. What a bargain!!
Posted by Unknown on 28th Mar 2013
I am an avid collector of diecast model airplanes, and this is my new favorite. It is so detailed and so well made. I love the price of it for the quality, and I really love how fast I got it. This is just an awesome model!
Posted by Unknown on 28th Dec 2012
nice aircraft well done
Posted by Unknown on 20th Dec 2012
Detailing is excellent. 1/48 scale is ideal. A stand would help. The Marushin stand works very well. It is unfortunate that Carousel went out of business.
