WWII
Seabees / Ground Vehicles
SEABEES
Activated on March 5, 1942, the U.S. Navy “Seabees” – named for the initials “CB,” or Construction Battalions – are responsible for paving roads and airstrips, bulldozing debris, and building airbases. They remain an integral part of the Navy with their can-do motto: “We Build. We Fight.”
Images of America
Filled with hundreds of rare vintage photos, these Images of America books explore three of the country’s preeminent Seabees hubs. 128 pages, 200 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover. $21.95 each
NEW! Davisville and the Seabees – Schroder & Emma. The U.S. Naval
Flag
Featuring the Seabees’ “fighting bee” logo, which was designed by Frank Lafrate in 1942, this screened polyester flag includes reinforced edging and brass grommets. 5'x 3'. #M650594 $18.95
Construction Battalion Center at Davisville, Rhode Island, is remembered as the original “Home of the Atlantic Seabees,” ultimately closed in 1994. #M101949
NEW! The Seabees at Gulfport – Nichols. The advance base depot in Gulfport, Mississippi, was the southern home of the Seabees beginning in 1942.
#M101925 The Seabees at Port Hueneme – Nichols. In 1942, the U.S. Navy sought a location for an advance facility on the West Coast from which it could ship construction material, equipment, and men into World War II's Pacific Theater, which they found at California's Port Hueneme. #M101938
U.S. Navy Seabees $2 Bill
3-Piece Seabees Patch Set
Bearing their “fighting bee” logo and can do motto: “We Build. We Fight,” this colorized $2 bill commemorates the important group. #107269 $16.95
Pay tribute to the U.S. Navy with this 3-piece patch set featuring the famous Seabees logo. 3"- 5" wide. #110406 $16.95
GROUND VEHICLES
WWII Ground Transport Models
LIMITED EDITION
1/72 SCALE
These 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast models replicate a pair of World War II ground vehicles. They feature realistic A surface details, rolling rubber wheels, and authentic markings and paint schemes.
Tank Models
These 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast models replicate tanks A used in World War II. They feature rotating turrets, elevating guns, accurate hulls, realistic surface details and panel lines, detailed tracks, authentic markings, and include a clear acrylic display case.
#981236
39.95
$
#980843
#980985
B
B
31.95
$
LIMITED EDITION
Sd.Kfz.186 Panzerjager Tiger Model C
German Army 10.PzDiv 7.PzRgt, Tunisia, 1943. 2½" long.
32.95
$
C: ISU-122 Tank Destroyer – Soviet Army, Koenigsberg, East Prussia, January 1945. 5" long. #981221
16
32.95
$
B: Willys MB Jeep – RAF, “Follow Me,” used to direct airplanes landed on unfamiliar airfields. 2¾" long.
B: Panzer II Ausf.F
#981002
LIMITED EDITION
A: Sd.Kfz.2 Kleines Kettenkraftrads
German Army 1st Gebirgs Div, Soviet Union, 1942. 2½" long.
A: M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer – Volturno River,
1943. 3¾" long.
LIMITED EDITION
1/48 SCALE
37.95
$
The Panzerjager Tiger was a tank destroyer that saw service from late 1944 to the end of the war. This 1/32 scale, die cast model replicates the tank destroyer. It features moving tracks on rotating wheels, opening loader and commander hatches, a detailed engine, rotating turret and elevating cannon, authentic paint scheme and markings, and includes one figure and a detailed 1/32 SCALE battlefield display base. Markings for 3.Kompanie/sPzJgAbt 653, #314, Germany, March 1945. 13" long. #706184 $74.95
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