B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" Die-Cast Model

This B-24 Liberator was known as "Witchcraft"

Introduced in 1941 after just two years of development, the production B-24 Liberator was faster than the B-17 Flying Fortress and could carry a larger weapons load. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin-Wasp engines, the aircraft had a top speed of 290 mph in level flight and covered 2,800 miles on a single tank of fuel, it could strike well into enemy territories. Utilizing the coveted Norden bomb-sight, B-24 crews would participate in the ultimate test of their aircraft’s abilities during 1943. Sent as three squadrons of aircraft, Liberators would withstand heavy defenses to level the Luftwaffe’s Gotha production facility in an incredible battle. Landing 98% of their bombs on target, the B-24 was devastating to the German forces, turning the tide of war in Europe. At the end of WWII, 18,400 Liberators were manufactured, retiring with flying colors as a key part of the Allied efforts. Credited with 130 missions completed (most of any in the Second Air Division) and no crew injuries or aborted missions, it was unfortunately scrapped after surviving WWII. Measuring 5”l with a 8.25” wingspan at 1:163 scale, this die-cast model features an authentic paint scheme, etched panel lines, and pad printed decals. Arrives fully built and painted with an included display stand.

Features:

• Durable die-cast metal construction

• Authentic panel line details

• Historical paint scheme with printed decals

• Included display stand

• Measures 5”l with a 7.5” wingspan at 1:200 scale

• Officially licensed