Douglas C-47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft "Tico Belle 82nd Airborne Division 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 "Tico Belle 82nd Airborne Division 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 1930's. Entering service in 1935 the DC 3 was quickly adapted for military transport 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 47's played a key role on D Day dropping over 50000 paratroopers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord June of 1944. "Tico Belle" flew with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ramsbury on D day and survived to serve additional missions for the liberation of Europe. It was restored in flying condition on July 2009 and is the flagship aircraft of the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville FL.

Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas C 47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft "Tico Belle 82nd Airborne Division 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 1930's. Entering service in 1935 the DC 3 was quickly adapted for military transport 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 47's played a key role on D Day dropping over 50000 paratroopers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord June of 1944.

"Tico Belle" flew with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ramsbury on D day and survived to serve additional missions for the liberation of Europe. It was restored in flying condition on July 2009 and is the flagship aircraft of the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville FL.

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