Midway / Paci c

Battle of Midway

Wade McClusky and the Battle of Midway

Rigby. An hour and a half away from their carrier, the USS Enterprise, two dive bomber squadrons saw nothing but ocean where the Japanese fleet should have been, and they were running out of fuel. Following his intuition that defied ordinary situational expectations, air group commander Wade McClusky led his squads to search north, not south, knowing that if he was wrong, it could mean all of their lives. Relive the high-stakes airborne excitement with this never before told account of the most important decision in the Battle of Midway! 384 pages, 6¼"x 9¼", softcover. #111116 $24.95 Midway – Collector’s Edition Recreating the drama of the Battle of Midway, this 1976 classic mixes actual World War II combat footage, amazing re-creations and an all-star cast that includes Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Hal Holbrook, James Coburn and Cli Robertson! This Collector's Edition DVD even includes a "making of" featurette, additional footage shot for the TV premier, and more. Widescreen, 2 hrs. 12 min. #V9318 $14.952 hrs. 12 min.

TBD-1 Devastator Models

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Featuring markings from the U.S. Navy’s VT-8, these 1/72 U.S. Navy’s VT-8, these 1/72 scale, SkyMax, die cast models scale, SkyMax, die cast models replicate TBD-1 Devastators replicate TBD-1 Devastators flying off the USS Hornet durflying off the USS Hornet during the Battle of Midway ing the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Each feain June 1942. Each features an intricate cockpit tures an intricate cockpit and rear gunner station, and rear gunner station, a removable canopy, realistic surface details, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 8½" wingspan. $84.95 each

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B A: Cdr. John C. Waldron (T-16) #981204 B: Ens. William Evans (T-3) #981205

World War II 75th Anniversary Battle of Midway $2 Bill

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII, this $2 bill is gen uine legal U.S. tender and depicts scenes from the Battle of Midway. Beautifully colorized, it includes a certificate of authenticity and a blue display folio. #110287 $16.95

TBF/TBM Avenger

Grumman’s First Torpedo Bomber in WWII Doyle. The TBF Avenger was considered one of the most outstanding torpedo bombers in the U.S. fleet during World War II. It made a combat debut at the Battle of Midway and continued to serve well after the war. This illustrated title explores the history of this aircraft. 112 pages, 175 color and B&W photos, 9"x 9", hardcover. #706289 $19.95

level 3, 13¾" wingspan.

TBF-1C Avenger Kit

This 1/48 scale kit features a detailed engine, folding wings and optional flaps, realistic panel lines and rivets, several ordnance options, clear canopy, detailed cockpit, and authentic decals and paint schemes for 3 versions. Assembly required, skill level 3, 13¾" wingspan. #707299 $49.95

TBF-1C Avenger Model

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In 1944, the USS Essex joined other carriers to joined other carriers to execute strikes on the execute strikes on the Marcus and Wake Islands, Marcus and Wake Islands, later being joined by later being joined by Torpedo Squadron 15 in Torpedo Squadron 15 in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This 1/72 scale, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This 1/72 scale, die cast replica from Hobby Master redie cast replica from Hobby Master recreates a TBF-1C flown by VT-15 during creates a TBF-1C flown by VT-15 during the conflict, and features realistic surface the conflict, and features realistic surface details, detachable ordnance loads, an open details, detachable ordnance loads, an open ing canopy, intricate cockpit, optional ing canopy, intricate cockpit, optionalposition landing gear, and a display position landing gear, and a display stand. 9" wingspan. #704870 $89.95

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TBF/TBM Avenger Balsa Kit

This 1/16 scale kit of the famed torpedo bomber features high- 41" Wingspan! quality, laser-cut balsa wood; vacuum molded parts, including the canopy, turret, and engine cylinders; intricate landing gear; and lightweight covering tissue. Suitable for display or rubber- or electricpowered ight, it has a 41" wingspan. Assembly required. #86856 $89.95

SBD-5/A-24B Dauntless Kit

The Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber was the backbone of the

U.S. Navy’s air fleet in the Pacific, with the lowest loss ratio of any

U.S. carrier-based aircraft. This 1/32 scale plastic kit replicates an

SBD-5/A-24B variant, featuring markings from the VB-16 squadron.

It includes a detailed cockpit, an accurate propeller, authentic wheels, and instructions. Assembly required. 250 pieces.

Skill level 4. 15½" wingspan. #706009 $139.95 18 Sign up for E-Mail Exclusives at www.HistoricAviation.com www.HistoricAviation.com