DeAgostini Bell P-39Q/N Airacobra - 1/72 scale - NIB

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You are bidding on a finished die-cast metal model produced by the DeAgostini brand. These are nice moulds and the models can be displayed on their separate stand in their gear-up or gear-down mode, if not with fixed undercarriage. P
acked in its original solid boxes - new from factory.
Three items in this DeAgostini Series can be shipped together tracked for USD. 22,-.
Comes with 12-page brochure in Japanese with nice, descriptive pictures!
DeAgostini 1:72  Bell P-39Q/N Airacobra diecast model
The
Bell P-39 Airacobra
was one of the principal American fighter aircraft in service when the
United States
entered
World War II
. The P-39 was used by the
Soviet Air Force
, and enabled individual Soviet pilots to collect the highest number of kills attributed to any U.S. fighter type flown by any air force in any conflict. Other major users of the type included the
Free French
, the
Royal Air Force
, the
United States Army Air Forces
, and the
Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force
.
Designed by
Bell Aircraft
, it had an innovative layout, with the engine installed in the center fuselage, behind the pilot, and driving a tractor propeller with a long shaft. It was also the first fighter fitted with a
tricycle undercarriage
.
Although its mid-engine placement was innovative, the P-39 design was handicapped by the absence of an efficient
turbo-supercharger
, preventing it from performing high-altitude work. For this reason it was rejected by the RAF for use over western Europe but adopted by the USSR where most air combat took place at medium and lower altitudes.
Diecast metal and plastic construction.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Freight: Item is sent with regular registered mail if nothing else is asked for - tracking information is provided after shipment.
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