PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND HOBBY MASTER 1/32 SCALE DIECAST AIRPLANE MODELS,  ALMOST SOLD OUT; ONE LEFT. PLEASE NOTE: The Image may be slightly different than the Actual Product.

Hobby Master 1/32 Air Power Series (Propeller Powered), Douglas Dauntless SBD-5 Dive Bomber, LCDR. Wade McClusky, Enterprise Air Group, June 4th, 1942, Battle of Midway, #HA0200-LIMITED EDITION.  NO DISPLAY STAND INCLUDED. •  Type of Model:  Pre-Assembled Diecast Model • LIMITED EDITION-Approximately 1,000 Pieces Worldwide •  Year of Release:  2007 •  Scale:  1:32 Scale •  Product Attributes:  Authentic Detailing, Pre-Painted and Markings Pre-Applied, Fully Assembled, Die-Cast Model, True to Scale (1:32), Slide Open Canopy, Detachable Rear Gun, Realistic Pilots, Movable Dive Brakes, Rudder, and Ailerons, Retractable Undercarriage, Movable Bomb Rack, Full Engine Details, and Movable Propeller and Wheels, •  Type of Display Base:  NO DISPLAY STANDS INCLUDED FROM HOBBY MASTER; MUST PURCHASE SEPARATELY •  Display Options:  The diecast airplane model can be displayed in either the "In Flight" position with landing gear up or in a "Landing" position with landing gear down. Brand new, unopened, mint in box condition; PLEASE NOTE that all product packaging and boxes will have some shelf ware and may have minor imperfections like creases, folds, indentions or small tears in the boxes.

About the Douglas Dauntless SBD Dive Bomber: The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a naval dive bomber made by Douglas during World War II.  The SBD was the United States Navy's main dive bomber from mid-1940 until late 1943, when it was largely replaced by the SB2C Helldiver.  The aircraft was also operated by the United States Army as the A-24 Banshee.    Although relatively slow and outmoded when it began its combat career, it was rugged and dependable and sank more Japanese shipping than any other aircraft during World War II.  Lieutenant Commander McClusky became Enterprise air group commander in April 1942.  During the Battle of Midway, while leading his air group's scout bombers on 4 June 1942, he made the critical tactical decision that led to the sinking of two of Japan's fleet carriers, Kaga and Akagi. When McClusky could not find the Japanese carriers where he expected them, and with his air group's fuel running dangerously low, he spotted the Japanese destroyer Arashi steaming north at flank speed. (The Arashi had stayed behind to attack the USS Nautilus, which had been harassing the Japanese fleet.)  Taking the Arashi's heading led him directly to the enemy carriers.  He then directed his dive-bombers into an attack which led to the destruction of both Kaga and Akagi.  A squadron from the Yorktown, led by Max Leslie, had taken off an hour later, but it used a more recent, and hence more accurate, sighting for the location of the Japanese carriers.  It arrived at the same moment as the Enterprise's bombers and attacked the Soryu, and within minutes, three of the four Japanese carriers had been turned into burning hulks.  McClusky, through his intelligence, courage and sheer luck, had thus made a vital contribution to the outcome of this pivotal battle.  For his actions, McClusky was awarded the Navy Cross. Later in World War II, he commanded the escort carrier USS Corregidor.

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