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Report item8 3/4 in. wing span (not considering the wing tip floats) (1:144th scale) Consolidated PB2Y-5 Coronado metal diecast airplane w/stand, United States Navy, belonging to Patrol Bombing Squadron Four (VPB-4), based at NAS Kaneohe, Hawaii, in 1944, during World War II, MIB (Mint In Blistercard).
Coronados served in combat in the Pacific, in both bombing and anti-submarine roles, but transport and hospital aircraft were the most common. The British Royal Air Force Coastal Command had hoped to use the Coronado as a maritime patrol bomber, as it already used the PBY Catalina. However, the range of the Coronado (1,070 miles) compared poorly with the Catalina (2,520 mi), and the Short Sunderland (1,780 mi). Consequently, the Coronados supplied to the RAF under Lend-Lease were outfitted purely as transports, serving with RAF Transport Command. The aircraft were used for trans-Atlantic flights, staging through the RAF base at Darrell's Island, and Puerto Rico, though the aircraft were used to deliver vital cargo and equipment in a transportation network that stretched down both sides of the Atlantic, from Newfoundland, to Brazil, and to Nigeria, and other parts of Africa. Coronados served as a major component in the Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) during WW II in the Pacific theater. Most had originally been acquired as combat patrol aircraft, but the limitations noted above quickly relegated them to transport service in the American naval air fleet also. Altaya, of France, have recaptured this immortal plane even down to the official markings. A copy of the French magazine released with this model is included. A really nice and unique floatplane model. The handsome plastic display stand is included. The plastic propellers turn freely over metal shafts and the gun turrets do not turn on this die-cast aircraft. The model has a low metal content, only the top fuselage component is made of metal. This is not a toy, it is a wonderful Collector's model. Priority Mail shipping, including Delivery Confirmation and insurance, within the US is calculated by region due to the fact that the shipping weight is more than one pound. Will quote for international bidders. I do consolidate multiple auctions to save bidders $$ on shipping! If you buy more than one of my items please wait until I send you an e-mail with consolidated shipping before making your payment. PayPal payments ship the next business day. All sales are final!       I accept the following forms of payment:
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