Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA31803
Boeing B-29 Superfortress Diecast Model
USAAF 509th Composite Group, "Enola Gay", August 6th 1945

This item is new, in box, direct from the manufacturer

History was made on August 6th 1945 when the Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. An eleven man crew flew the mission to the South Pacific 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

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Corgi’s 1:144 scale B-29 series pays tribute to one of the last piston engine driven US heavy bombers. These models weigh in at well over a pound and are constructed almost entirely of diecast metal with only the smallest amount of plastic. The tail and wing with integrated engine nacelles are solid diecast metal. Radial engine detail is present inside the engine nacelles behind the thinly stamped all-metal propellers. Both the nose and the rear gunner’s canopy feature a transparent window, and all machine gun stations and turrets feature sturdy all metal machine guns that won’t bend or break.

© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.

© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.