The Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps-dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. During the Battle of Midway SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers and heavily damaged two cruisers. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. The cockpit accommodated the pilot who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Douglass SBD-3 Dauntless Bomber Plane (United States Navy 1938) die cast model by Warbirds of WWII.Brand new box.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Officially licensed product.Comes with display stand.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Dimensions approximately Length- 5.25 Wingspan- 6.75 inches.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.HISTORY ASPECTS:First flown in 1938 The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navys main dive-bomber during World War II.
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Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Bomber Plane (United States Navy 1938) 1/72 Diecast Model By Warbirds Of WWII
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