Pacific Air War American Secret Projects
Fighters, Bombers and Attack Aircraft
Buttler and Griffith. While the industrial prowess of U.S. aircraft factories during WWII has deservedly received substantial historical attention, the design, conception, and development of these same legendary warbirds has been largely ignored. This illustrated volume fills the void and examines the dozens of military fighters and bombers conceived between 1937 and 1945. 280 pages, illustrated, 8¼"x 11", hardcover. #700491 $54.95
B-29 Superfortress Metal Sign
Bite of the Black LIMITED EDITION Widow
Stan Stokes. This print depicts a P-61 Black Widow piloted by Maj. Carroll C. Smith of the 418th Squadron, 5th Air Force – one of only two pilots to attain $ Signed by Col. Leonard Hall! ace status in the rugged night fighter – against a colorful Pacific backdrop in late 1944. 16"x 11½". NEW! Signature Edition – Signed by the artist and Col. Leonard Hall, the $ officer responsible for training Maj. Smith! $
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Featuring a B-29 Superfortress with classic World War II-style "Drop 'em Boys" nose art, this 24-gauge steel sign resembles the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes. #66182 $21.95
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#700699 Reg: 79.95 Standard Edition – Save $15! Signed by the artist. #7765 Reg: $39.95 $
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World War II USAAF Models
WWII
P-61B Black Widow Model
Both American-built aircraft from the Second World War 1/200 SCALE era, the B-29 Superfortress and the P-61 Black Widow are recognized for their outstanding performance in the Pacific. Each die cast replica features authentic markings, a see-through canopy, realistic surface detail, and a display stand.
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A: B-29 Superfortress – “T-Square-54.” 1/200 scale, 8½" wingspan. #702880 $29.95 B: P-61 Black Widow – “Lady in the Dark,” 548th Night Fighter Squadron. 1/120 scale, 6½" wingspan. #703451
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Lady in the Dark
Learn about the final Allied kill of WWII – described by the man who achieved it! In a candid interview conducted by Greg Herrick, Historic Aviation’s owner and noted aviation enthusiast, Maj. Lee Kendall of the 548th NFS vividly reviews his experiences flying the P-61, from his first flights to his final victory on August 14, 1945. You’ll hear about his training, life on the island base of Ie Shima, flight characteristics of the P-61B, and more. 45 minutes. #V8549 $14.95
P-61B Black Widow Kit
This 1/72 scale plastic kit features engraved panel lines, detailed fuselage interior, radial engines, single-piece cowlings, singlepiece propellers with spinners, transparent engraved canopies, separate ailerons, detailed wheel wells, optional under-carriage, M2 Browning machine guns, bombs, and rockets, and decals for two aircraft: the U.S. Air Force, 547th Night Fighter Squadron, “Swing Shift Skipper,” and U.S. Air Force, 6th Night Fighter Squadron, “Sleepy Time Gal II.” Assembly required. 6" wingspan. #703313 $39.95
A stunning replica of “Cooper’s Snooper”– a P-61B Black Widow flown in Iwo Jima by Lt. George C. Cooper of the 548th NFS in 1945 – this 1/72 scale, Air Force 1, die cast model features that aircraft's signature nose art, a glazed canopy and radar operator's compartment, detailed radial engines, wing-mounted drop tanks, optional-position landing gear and a display stand. 11" wingspan. #900058 $89.95
SBD-5 Dauntless Kit
This 1/48 scale plastic kit of an SBD-5 Dauntless dive-bomber, that fought in the Pacific features, a well-equipped cockpit, perforated dive flaps, a bomb load, and five sets of authentic markings. Assembly required. 10¼" wingspan. #96420 $44.95
SBD Dauntless T-Shirt
An SBD-3 Dauntless is screen-printed on the back of this 100% cotton t-shirt, a reminder of the dive bomber’s “slow but deadly” capabilities. #702782 M, L, XL: $19.95 2XL: $21.95
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