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B - 29 Superfortress Model Airplane "Enola Gay", Silver

Product Description

The Boeing B-29 "Superfortress" long range strategic bomber was designed in 1940 as an eventual replacement for the B-17 and B-24. The first one built made its maiden flight on September 21, 1942. In December 1943, it was decided not to use the B-29 in the European Theater, thereby permitting the airplane to be sent to the Pacific area where its great range made it particularly suited for the long over-water flight required to attack the Japanese homeland from bases in China. At the end of 1944, B-29s began operating against Japan from the islands of Saipan, Guam and Tinian. In June 1950, the B-29 was used in action over Korea. For the next several years it was effectively used for attacking targets in North Korea. When production ended in May 1946, 3970 B-29's had been built.

On August 6, 1945 the crew of the B-29 Enola Gay released an atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Source and Links:
U.S.A.F. Museum.
Joe Baugher's Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
B29 Wikipedia

Fully assembled, Handcrafted Model Airplane with Removable Desk Stand.
(Scale: 1/78, Length: 15", Wing Span: 22")

Accessories

B - 29 Superfortress, "Enola Gay"

Model Airplane Desk Stand

Each handcrafted airplane model comes with a removable wood desk stand.

About this Handcrafted Wooden Model Aircraft:

This beautiful handmade airplane model is an authentic replica made from the finest grade of select kiln dried Philippine mahogany wood. The model is made entirely by hand: From the handcarving of the aircraft fuselage, to the sanding of the aircraft's contours. Every part is assembled precisely into place. After shaping and sanding, the model passes through several stages of priming and sanding before it is hand painted to duplicate the actual colors, emblems, and insignias of the original historical aircraft. Finally, multiple coats of clear lacquer are applied to protect the artwork and provide an overall glossy finish.

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