WWII
P-38 Lightning / P-39 Airacobra
P-38J Lightning Model
Major Thomas McGuire of the 475th Fighter Group tallied his first kill on August 18, 1943 – a day he took down three Imperial warbirds in a P-38 Lightning. Made by Air Force 1, this 1/48 scale, die cast model, a striking reproduction of McGuire's "Pudgy IV" P-38J, features signature nose art and markings, rotating propellers, a see-through canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, drop tanks, optional-position landing gear, and an all-metal display stand. 13" wingspan.
P-38 Lightning Model
1/48 SCALE
#702183
Signed by Robin Olds!
Scat Attack
Jim Laurier. Robin Olds, in his P-38J “Scat III,” leads LIMITED EDITION the 434th Fighter Squadron of the 479th Fighter Group on a strafing attack against the German Aerodrome at Nancy/Essey, France. This 27"x 18" print is signed and numbered by the artist and Brig. Gen. Robin Olds. #74402 $225
P-38 Lightning
$107.95
Doyle. Among the Allies' most indispensable weapons during the war, the P-38 Lightning was a twin-boom fighter known to its enemies as the “Fork-Tailed Devil.” This two-volume series – loaded with rare photos, descriptive captions, and historical background – examines the entire story of the iconic warbird, from its earliest variant to its later, mass-produced models (including the P-38J and P-38M). 112 pages, 150+ color and B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover.
1/60 SCALE
Part of the Smithsonian Museum Replica Series, this value-priced, 1/60 scale, die cast model of a P-38 Lightning features textured surfaces, a glazed canopy, rotating propellers, a collector's card, and a display stand. 10¼" wingspan. #95857 $39.95
Volume 1 – XP-38 to P-38H. #107764
$19.95 each
Volume 2 – P-38J to P-38M. #705635
P-38F “Glacier Girl” Kit P-38 Flying Bullseye T-Shirt
Replicating “Glacier Girl,” the beautifully restored 94th Fighter Group P-38 that was originally one of “The Lost Squadron,” this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features engraved panel lines, cockpit and wheel-well detail, accurate decals, and more. 13" wingspan; assembly required. #92058 $39.95
Cobra!
Bell Aircraft Corporation 1934-1946
Matthews. Meticulously researched and documented, this history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and the P-39 and P-63 fighters and air racers examines the technical info, biographical backgrounds of the principals, the lend-lease program, and the aircraft in the hands of French, Italian, U.S. and Soviet pilots. 600+ photos and diagrams, 336 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #1667 $59.95
P-39Q Airacobra Model
A replica of “Snook’s 2nd,” a P-39Q flown by 8-victory ace Lt. Col. William Shomo (who received the Medal of Honor after downing seven Japanese aircraft on a single mission on January 11, 1945), this 1/72 scale plastic model features a clear canopy, authentic 82nd TRS markings, extended landing gear, and a display stand. 5½" wingspan. #96381 $24.95
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A salute to the iconic World War II fighter, the P-38 Lightning, this shirt features sharp screen-printed graphics on 100% pre-shrunk cotton. #704180 M, L, XL: $24.95 2XL, 3XL: $26.95
Bell P-39 Airacobra
Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection features four films on the Bell P-39 Airacobra during WWII. You’ll enjoy lessons on how to perform aerobatics, go on reconnaissance flights, see newsreels of P-39 missions around the world, and more. 2 hours. #V5082 $19.95
P-63E Kingcobra Kit
The P-39 Airacobra was an effective fighter flown by the USAAF during WWII. This 1/48 scale plastic kit replicates the P-63E Kingcobra – an advanced upgrade to the P-39 – featuring markings from the U.S. Army Air Force. It includes a nicely detailed cockpit, pilot restraints, positional car doors, rudder and flaps, positional elevators, fuel tanks, and underwing gun pods. Assembly required. 9¾" wingspan. #706014 $69.95
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