Welcome to my listing for a rare and desirable
Corgi Aviation Archive 1/72 scale Lockheed P38-J Lightning this is
AA36607
A superb and under rated Corgi diecast model of the
USAAF Lockheed P38 J Lightning,
This example is Lockheed P-38J "Pat III",
#328258 on strength with USAAF 14th Fighter Group
when based at Triolo, Italy, July 1944.
Mount of Col Oliver Taylor, and named after his
wife, "Pat III".
Resplendent in an all over silver scheme with olive
drap anti glare panels on nose and booms,
she sports French blue spinners, tip of nose and stripes on the twin
tails. she sports Col Taylors Barber’s victory markings on the nose as well as
name “Pat III”.. She also sports US
markings.
Part of the world wide limited release of just 1210 planes this is certificate
number 0141
Model Is New 10/10, However:
Box is 6/10 (water creases, slight delamination of
the plastic cover on top of carton, I
Bought this with a water damaged box, never displayed just stored, all
accessories included and never removed from its packaging other than to check
the damage did not extend to the model.
I will consider reasonable offers & if
buyer prefers I will open and provide further images to show the model is 100%
as described New in box (which is as descriped and as shown in images).
One of a number of Rare, limited or interesting releases I'm
putting up for sale over the next few days. I will happily combine
postage, answer questions or provide additional images International offers
welcomed, the E-Bay system used but I can and will quote for other methods if
it suits.
Lockheed P-38J Lightning
Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a high-performance fighter, the
P-38 Lightning was first flown on January 27th, 1939. The easily recognizable
P-38 had twin-booms, twin turbo-supercharged engines, a central pod for the
pilot, contra-rotating propellers and tricycle landing gear. Its roles included
dive bombing, level bombing, ground strafing and photo reconnaissance. When
equipped with drop tanks it was also flown as a long-range escort fighter. The
Lightning's armament was clustered in the nose of the plane, which gave the
pilot a direct line of site to the target and also gave the weapons a
"buzz saw" effect that was useful for strafing..
Col. Taylor kept his P-38J with the 49th FS during his time as CO of the
14th FG. There is no record that he scored any victories in this particular
fighter. Taylor was struck down with polio and transferred out of the group on
July 17. His command was transferred to Col. Daniel Campbell.