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Overview / Allies.............................................5 Germany......................................................6
Between the Wars.........................................7 P-38 Lightning / P-39 Airacobra................8 P-47 Thunderbolt / P-51 Mustang.............9 B-17 Flying Fortress....................................10 B-24 / B-29 / B-25.........................................11 Allies.........................................................12 Warbird Models...........................................13 Germany................................................14-15 Seabees / Ground Vehicles.......................16 Pearl Harbor.................................................17 Imperial Japan / Doolittle Raid................18 War in the Paci c.........................................19
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Korean War...................................................20 Cold War..................................................21-23 Vietnam War...........................................22-27 Legends of Warfare Books.......................28 Gifts / Apparel............................................29 Vietnam Veterans / Weapons............30-31 Space......................................................32-33 Helicopters..............................................34 Modern Fighters / E-2C Hawkeye............35 Stealth................................................36-37 Patriotic..................................................38-39 Trainers........................................................40 Bases.......................................................41
General Aviation.........................................42 Propliners...............................................43 Airlines..................................................44-45
Modeling.................................................46 Star Trek.........................................................47 Sci-Fi........................................................48 Music.....................................................49 Muscle Cars..................................................50 Arcadia Publishing: Abandoned America..................................51 Pin-Ups...............................................52-53 Hollywood Movies......................................54 New & Noteworthy............................55-56
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On the cover, and right here on page 2, is a limited edition print depicting a U-2 “Dragon Lady” on one of its high-altitude reconnaissance missions. With 65 years of service, the U-2 is a credit to one of the o en unheralded aspects of combat and defense: the role of intelligence gathering. Without being noticed, the U-2 has been doing intelligence, surveillance, and recon work that keeps our shores safe from foreign threats. Also, right here on page 2, we have a model, kit, and t-shirt celebrating the U-2. Other items of note include an impressive set of new commercial airline models located on pages 44-45. ere are also lots of lustrous new muscle car models to beef up your collection on page 50. So, ip through and choose your favorites! en call us toll free at 800-225-5575, mail in the order form provided, or place your order online at HistoricAviation.com. anks for shopping with us! – Greg Herrick
LIMITED EDITION On the Cover: ”Dragon Lady” U-2 Ultra-High Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft Mark Karvon. This gorgeous print depicts the U-2S, known as the Dragon Lady, on one of its high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Designed to operate at 70,000 feet or greater, the U-2 remains the most capable and reliable ISR ying today. Print is signed by the artist. 24"x16". #707148 $79.95
U-2S Dragon Lady Model U-2S Dragon Lady Model
This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model replicates a Lockheed U-2S model replicates a Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady, the American long-range, high-altitude recon aircraft operated by the USAF. It features realistic surface recon aircraft operated by the USAF. It features realistic surface details, an opening canopy revealing a well-equipped cockpit with details, an opening canopy revealing a well-equipped cockpit with pilot gure, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings for USAF 9th RW pilot gure, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings for USAF 9 out of Beale AFB, CA, 2015, and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan. #981243out of Beale AFB, CA, 2015, and a display stand. 17¼" wingspan. $132.95 2-seat version with InfraRed (IR) sensors. It features authentic
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LIMITED EDITION
U-2 Dragon Lady T-Shirt
This 100% pre-shrunk cotton black t-shirt features sharp screen-printed graphics on the front and back displaying the U-2 Dragon Lady in ight, the USAF high altitude recon aircraft. #707146 M, L, XL:
$27.95
2XL, 3XL: $29.95
U-2D with IR Sensor Carrier Kit
This 1/48 scale plastic kit replicates the U-2D Dragon Lady, the 2-seat version with InfraRed (IR) sensors. It features authentic decals for the USAF or ROCAF, landing gear built retracted or deployed, full-detail camera bay with camera windows, and a detailed cockpit with positional canopy. Assembly required, skill level 3, 26¼" wingspan. #707147 $99.95
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F-22 Raptor Model
This 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model replicates an F-22 Raptor with the USAF 90th FS LIMITED EDITION “Pair-O-Dice,” out of Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. It features realistic panel lines and surface details, a glazed canopy revealing a well-equipped cockpit, optional-position landing gear, open or closed weapons bay doors, rolling wheels, and a display stand. 7½" wingspan. #707115 $79.95
gines, authentic livery, extended landing gear with rolling rubber tires, and includes a display stand. 7" wingspan.
Su-57 Felon Model
U.S. Super Carrier Operations Manual
McNab and Bunce. America’s carrier eet is at the center of the nation’s global military might with nuclear-powered vessels scattered across the map, each one manned by a crew of nearly 5,000 with a warplane roster of more than 70. Featuring many never-before-published color images, this title o ers unbridled access to these modern wonders. 188 pages, 8½"x11", hardcover. #111056 $36.95 This 1/72 scale, newly tooled, Hobby Master, 1/72 SCALE LIMITED EDITION die cast model replicates the Sukhoi Su-57 Felon, the Russian Air Force’s rst stealth aircraft, designed to cope with the F-22 and F-35. It features an opening canopy revealing a well-equipped cockpit with a pilot gure, authentic markings, detachable ordnance loads, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 7¾" wingspan. #981293 $137.95 The 389th Squadron flew combat missions in WWII, and has been activated and deactivated several times over the years, with the last activation taking place in March 1992, when the “Thunderbolts” were stationed at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. In 2018, F-15E 87-0173 received a special paint scheme celebrating the unit’s 75th anniversary. This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast model replicates that commemorative aircraft and features an opening canopy revealing a well-equipped cockpit and two crew figures, optional-position landing gear, ordnance loads, and a display stand. 7¼" wingspan. #981307 $121.95
Aircraft Carrier
With RIMPAC, the world’s largest and most comprehensive international maritime training exercise providing a stunning visual context for the story, you’ll nd yourself aboard the USS Ronald
Reagan alongside the 5,000 highly skilled sea and air personnel conducting ight operations in the midst of the simulated war exercises taking place of the simulated war exercises taking place there. 42 minutes. #707117 $24.95there. 42 minutes.
A220-300 Model Sukhoi Su-25
Gordon & Komissarov. The Su-25 ground attack aircraft made its rst ight on February 22, 1972. After ve years of tests the aircraft reached its de nitive con guration with new engines, a revised airframe and new armament. Gradually the Su-25 started a family. The Su-25UB combat trainer came rst, followed by the single-seater and two-seater built for export as the Su-25K/ Su-25UBK. 496 pages, 600+ photos, 8½"x11", hardcover. #707118 $64.95
F-15E Strike Eagle Model
This 1/200 scale, die cast model LIMITED EDITION replicates an Airbus A220-300 with Delta Air Lines. It features 1/200 SCALE realistic panel lines, detailed en- gines, authentic livery, extended landing gear with rolling rubber tires, and includes a display stand. 7" wingspan. #706989 $79.95
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U.S. Military Aircraft Models
1/400 SCALE
These 1/400 scale, die cast models replicate modern aircraft with the United States modern aircraft with the United States Armed Services. They feature Armed Services. They feature realistic panel lines and enrealistic panel lines and engines, authentic markings gines, authentic markings and paint schemes, and A extended landing gear. A: B-1B Lancer – USAF 28th BW, 34th BS “Thunderbirds,” Ellsworth AFB, SD. 4½" long. #706758 $49.95 B B: C-5M Super Galaxy – USAF 436th AW “Eagle Wing,” Dover AFB, DE. C 7½" long. #706887 $52.95 C: C-130J Super Hercules – USN Blue Angels, “Fat Albert.” 3" long. #706879 $32.95 Blue Angels, “Fat Albert.” 3" long.
Mosquito B Mk.IX/ Mk.XVI Kit
This 1/32 scale plastic kit plastic kit replicates the replicates the de Havilland de Havilland Mosquito, one Mosquito, one of the most of the most versatile airframes in frontline service for versatile air- Over 1½-Foot Wingspan! the RAF during WWII. This kit features highly detailed engines, interiors, and landing gear, photo-etched detail pieces, clear parts for nose and canopy, a full arsenal with optional-position bomb bay doors, authentic decals for 3 paint schemes, and easy-to-follow instructions. Assembly required, skill level 4, 20¼" wingspan. #707119 $199.95 Order Today at 800-225-5575 or www.HistoricAviation.com