Historic Aviation - Summer 2018

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Table of Contents

New & Noteworthy........................................2-4

WWI World War I Overview.........................................5 Wings of the Great War......................................6 WWI Aces.................................................................7

WWII Between the Wars / U.S. Home Front.............8 WWII Overview......................................................9 WWII Warbirds....................................................10 P-38 Lightning / P-39 Airacobra P-40 Warhawk.....................................................11 P-47 Thunderbolt / P-51 Mustang................12 P-51 Mustang / P-61 Black Widow...............13 B-17 Flying Fortress / B-24 Liberator...........14 PB4Y-2 Privateer / B-29 Superfortress / B-25 Mitchell........................................................15 B-25 Mitchell / B-26 Marauder / A-26 Invader / A-20 Havoc..............................16 AFVs / Warships..................................................17 D-Day / Paratroopers.........................................18 Royal Air Force.....................................................19 Allies....................................................................20 Luftwaffe......................................................21-22 Pearl Harbor........................................................23 War in the Pacific.........................................24-26 End of the War.....................................................27

Military Korean War.....................................................28-29 Cold War................................................................30 Strategic Air Command...................................31 Man Cave.............................................................32 Apparel & Accessories...................................33 Vietnam..........................................................34-37 Modern Domestic Warbirds.....................38-39 Modern Foreign Warbirds...............................40 Stealth & Reconnaissance........................41-43 Patrol Aircraft......................................................44 Transports.........................................................45 Rotorcraft.............................................................46

Final Frontier Space.................................................................47 Star Trek.................................................................48 Sci-Fi................................................................49

Civil Pioneers...........................................................50 Propliners / Flying Boats...................................51 Manufacturers..................................................52 Jets & Commercial.............................................53

Dear Fellow Aviation Lover, Recipient of the Medal of Honor and a leading ace, Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington made the F4U Corsair a notable warbird during his command of VMF-214 – also known as the “Black Sheep” Squadron. Before declared missing in action, he was credited with an incredible 22 kills while flying his aircraft. Pay tribute to Maj. Boyington – and the F4U – with one of the new featured collectibles below. Then be one of the first to pre-order new Hobby Master models located on pages 2, 4, and 64! Check out the rest of our On the cover:

Black Sheep Over Rabaul

Aircraft A-Z Apparel Close-Outs...........................................60 Campbell Films...................................................61 Cleveland Models..............................................62 New & Noteworthy...................................63-64

– Greg Herrick

Signed by the Artist and VMF-214 Pilot Robert McClurg!

LIMITED EDITION

Stan Stokes. A continuing source of fascination among aviation enthusiasts, Pappy Boyington and his VMF-214 “Black Sheep” were one of the most successful Marine flying units of the war. This limited edition print captures Boyington’s Corsair in the forefront, with wingman Robert McClurg and his warbird in close formation, as they approach enemy territory over Rabaul. Signed by the artist and McClurg – an ace who finished the war with 7 aerial victories! 22"x 18". #701768 $119.95

F4U Corsair Model

During his command of the “Black Sheep” Squadron, Maj. Greg “Pappy” Boyington became a 1/100 SCALE leading ace, and received the Medal of Honor. This 1/100 scale, die cast replica of his "White 86" F4U Corsair features a see-through canopy, a drop tank, a rotating propeller, authentic VMF-214 markings, and a display stand. 4¾" wingspan. #703576 $24.95

Just 4 Fun Patriotic / 4th of July............................54-55 Branches of Service..................................56 Nostalgia........................................................57 Pin-Ups..................................................................58 Hollywood Movies............................................59

catalog for new Air Force 1 replicas (pages 3, 63, and 64), as well as patriotic gifts to celebrate the Fourth of July on pages 54, 55, and throughout! Shop our pages and call us toll-free at 800-225-5575, mail in the order form provided, or place your order online at HistoricAviation.com. Thanks for ordering with us!

F4U Corsair Metal Sign

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 longlasting use. Includes mounting holes. 23½"x 9". #703665 $29.95

Made in the USA.

Ships in July – Pre-Order Now !

LIMITED EDITION

F4U-1A Corsair Model

1/48 SCALE

Belonging to the “Black Sheep” Squadron, this F4U1A Corsair was a shared ride for Maj. Greg “Pappy” Boyington and 1st Lt. Bob McClurg. Also known as “Martha” – McClurg’s mother’s name – it scored seven victories by McClurg and four Zeros with Boyington the same year. This 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica features authentic markings of the VMF-214, an opening canopy, and a display stand. 10" wingspan. #980784 $84.95

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Season 1

An action-packed WWII series, Baa Baa Black Sheep is based on the famous Black Sheep Squadron – a group of wily Marine fighter pilots. Robert Conrad stars as squadron leader, Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, along with his misfit crew known as the “Terrors of the South Pacific.” Also included on this 5-disc DVD set are exclusive interviews with Boyington from the NBC News Archives. 19 hrs. 31 min. #703669 $29.95

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A note about our products... Historic Aviation is proud to bring you the finest quality products documenting aviation history. To provide a comprehensive context, we carry products that represent enemy combatants such as Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. It is not our intent to glorify those entities but to offer you the most complete selection of historically accurate products available, lest we forget. A final reminder: the models, figures and other collectibles in this catalog are not toys but rather are intended for collectors ages 14 and above.


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