Douglas C-47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft "Stoy Hora 440th Troop Carrier Group D-Day" (1945) United States Army Air Forces 1/144 Diecast Model Airplane by Postage Stamp

Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas C 47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft "Stoy Hora 440th Troop Carrier Group D Day" 1945 United States Army Air Forces die cast model by Postage Stamp. Detailed exterior. True to scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L 5.5 Wingspan 7.75 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. HISTORY ASPECTS The C 47 Skytrain developed from the Douglas DC 3 which was designed for commercial passenger service in the early 1930rsquos. Entering service in 1935 the DC 3 was quickly adapted for military service and designated as the C 47 Skytrain. World War II saw high demand for the reliable C 47 with over 10000 produced. The C 47rsquos played a key role on D Day dropping over 50000 paratroopers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord June of 1944. The ldquoStoy Horardquo 292717 with tail letter S was the leading plane of the 45 ship formation of the 440th Troop Carrier Group on D Day The Normandy Landings on June 6 1944 codenamed Operation Neptune. It is said that the name ldquoStoy Horardquo is the slang for the Spanish phrase ldquoestoy ahora" meaning "I am here for you right nowrdquo.

  • Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas C 47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft "Stoy Hora 440th Troop Carrier Group D Day" 1945 United States Army Air Forces die cast model by Postage Stamp.
  • Detailed exterior.
  • True to scale detail.
  • Comes with a display stand.
  • This model does not have any openings.
  • Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
  • Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
  • Dimensions approximately L 5.5 Wingspan 7.75 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.
  • HISTORY ASPECTS The C 47 Skytrain developed from the Douglas DC 3 which was designed for commercial passenger service in the early 1930rsquos. Entering service in 1935 the DC 3 was quickly adapted for military service and designated as the C 47 Skytrain. World War II saw high demand for the reliable C 47 with over 10000 produced. The C 47rsquos played a key role on D Day dropping over 50000 paratroopers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord June of 1944.
  • The ldquoStoy Horardquo 292717 with tail letter S was the leading plane of the 45 ship formation of the 440th Troop Carrier Group on D Day The Normandy Landings on June 6 1944 codenamed Operation Neptune. It is said that the name ldquoStoy Horardquo is the slang for the Spanish phrase ldquoestoy ahora" meaning "I am here for you right nowrdquo.

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