Postage Stamp North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber Aircraft "Panchito" United States Air Force 1/100 Diecast Model Airplane by
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Brand new 1/100 scale diecast airplane model of North American B-25J Mitchell Bomber Aircraft "Panchito" United States Air Force die cast model by Postage Stamp.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Comes with a display stand.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Dimensions approximately L-6.25 Wingspan-8 inches.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.HISTORY ASPECTS:The B-25 Mitchell medium bomber exemplified by the iconic "Panchito" played a pivotal role during World War II particularly in the Pacific and European Theaters. It was manufactured in 1944 and named after the feisty rooster character in Disneys "The Three Caballeros." This particular B-25J was utilized for a variety of missions during its wartime service.The B-25 Mitchell is named in honor of General Billy Mitchell a United States Army general who is widely regarded as the father of the US Air Force. The B-25 is a two-engine propeller driven aircraft with an H-tail configuration and is considered to be a safe and reliable aircraft. It was used extensively during World War II by the Allies especially on the Pacific Front. Panchito was assigned to Captain Don Sailer of the 396th Bomb Group in the Central Pacific. He named it after the feisty Mexican rooster from the 1943 animated musical "Three Caballeros". It was restored to vintage flying conditions in 1986. It is available for rides at various air shows across the country and is based out of the Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation in Georgetown DE.In the Pacific Theater B-25s like "Panchito" were famously employed in the daring Doolittle
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