Description: Atlas Editions Fighter Aces of World War II 7896-003 Lockheed P-38J Lightning Diecast Model USAAF 8th FG, 80th FS Headhunters, Down Beat, Dick Bong, April 1st 1944 1:72 Scale Length WidthLockheed P-38J Lightning 6.25" 8.75" 80th FS legend suggest that Dick Bong was flying this machine when he broke Eddie Rickenbacker's 26-kill World War 1 ace record on 12 April 1944. Bong downed three Ki-43 "Oscars" over Hollandia to boost his tally to 28. However, others, including the aircraft's crew chief, Sam Scher, state that it was only ever flown by Bong once, on 1 April 1944. The ace complimented Scher on his maintenance of "Down Beat". Lockheed P-38J Lightning Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the P-38 Lightning was first flown on January 27th, 1939. The easily recognizable P-38 had twin-booms, twin turbo-supercharged engines, a central pod for the pilot, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle landing gear. Its roles included dive bombing, level bombing, ground strafing and photo reconnaissance. When equipped with drop tanks it was also flown as a long-range escort fighter. The Lightning's armament was clustered in the nose of the plane, which gave the pilot a direct line of site to the target and also gave the weapons a "buzz saw" effect that was useful for strafing. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Atlas Editions Fighter Aces of World War II The Atlas Editions "Fighter Aces of World War II" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft in 1:72 scale. Atlas Editions diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers. No pilot figures. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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Brand: Atlas Editions Fighter Aces of World War II
Scale: 1:72
Vehicle Make: Lockheed
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
Theme: Fighter Aces of World War II
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2018
Model: P-38J Lightning
MPN: 7896-003
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
