F4U Corsair / End of the War F4U Corsair Balsa Kit
WWII
The Manhattan Project Trinity Test Witnessing the Bomb in New Mexico
This 1/28 scale kit features hand-selected, laser-cut balsa wood pieces, color decals, lightweight colored tissue, full-size plans, easy-to-follow instructions, 5" plastic propeller, and FAI Tan II rubber for powered flight. Assembly required, 70+ pieces, skill level 2, 17½" wingspan.
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F4U Corsair Cutout Metal Sign
Osterreich At 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, the Trinity Test exploOsterreich. sion of the first atomic bomb changed the world forever. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki followed soon after, but it was the first blast in what is now known as White Sands Missile Range that marked the beginning of the end of WWII. In southern New Mexico, although the Manhattan Project was still top secret, everyday people witnessed the test, experienced its light and power, and literally felt the earth move. In this title, you’ll relive those experiences and find out how their lives were transformed. 128 pages, 66 photos, 6"x 9", softcover. #111114 $21.95
2-Feet-Wide! Made in
the USA. This unique metal sign features a laser cutout Corsair aircraft that looks great on any plane collector’s wall! Made in the USA, it’s constructed of durable 18-gauge steel for long-lasting use. Includes mounting holes. 23½"x 9". #703665 $39.95
Corsair “American Beauty” T-Shirt
A true "American Beauty," the F-4U Corsair is proudly represented on this premium t-shirt with a colorful, detailed screen-print! Made of Front Crest 100% pre-shrunk cotton, it features double-needle stitching, a taped neck and shoulders, and a M, L, XL: $22.95 comfy seamless $ collar. #704011 2XL, 3XL: 24.95
Fighting Seventeen A Photographic History of VF-17 in World War II
Cook. This photo-history examines U.S. Navy Fighting Squadron Seventeen, the original “Jolly Rogers,” who, flying F4U Corsairs under the command of 11-victory ace Tom Blackburn, shot down 152 Japanese aircraft in only 76 days. You’ll view the aircraft and meet the pilots, including leading aces Ira Kepford (16) and Roger Hedrick (12). 304 pages, 300+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #21158 $69.95
F4U-1A Corsair Model
LIMITED EDITION
The Peacemakers
John Shaw Shaw. This beautiful print depicts the famed B-29 Enola Gay undergoing final preparations the day before the first atomic mission taking place on August 6, 1945. Col. Paul Tibbets can be seen discussing the following day’s mission with his two closest crew members, navigator Capt. Dutch Van Kirk and bombardier Maj. Tom Ferebee. Limited edition giclée print, signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity and a painting info sheet. 37"x 23". #707300 $225.95
B-29 Superfortress “Enola Gay” Model
1/200 SCALE
Replicating “Enola Gay,” the B-29 flown by Col. Paul Tibbets when it dropped the “Little Boy” atomic bomb over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, this 1/200 scale, die cast model has an 8" wingspan and includes a display stand. #91254 $29.95
B-29A “Enola Gay” & “Bockscar” Kits
Includes Two Kits!
With the VF-17 "Jolly Rogers" skull and crossbones painted on the front, this 1/72 scale plastic model is a replica of the F4U-1A Corsair piloted by Ira Kepford – a 16-victory 1/72 SCALE Navy ace. It features engraved panel lines, a glazed canopy, a well-equipped cockpit, a rotating propeller, a detailed radial engine, two drop tanks, wing-mounted rockets, extended landing gear, and a display stand. 6¾" wingspan. #96197 $24.95
The B-29 bomber was known for being the only plane to drop live nuclear weapons on wartime targets. Due to special modifications, the Enola Gay and Bockscar were the original pair of famous B-29s. These two 1/72 scale plastic kits feature detailed interiors, opening bomb bays, and two sets of decals. Assembly required. Skill level 4. 16½" long. #100497 $59.95
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