Airfix WWII USAAF 8th Air Force Bomber Resupply 1:72 Military

Airfix WWII USAAF 8th Air Force Bomber Resupply 1:72 Military Plastic Model Kit, Small
- WWII USAAF 8th Bomber Resupply Set: In summer 1942, US bomber operations in Southern England saw support vehicles switch from RAF to specialized US Air Force types, with Chevrolets replacing Bedfords. Autocar U-7144-T 4X4 units refueled aircraft, Chevrolet M6 trucks towed bomb trailers, and Cushman Model 39 vehicles handled light duties on USAAF bases
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- About this Model: Skill Level 2 (where 1 is for the beginner and 4 is for the more experienced modeller) - Ideal adults or older kids model kits for those with some experience in model building. This set has 200 Parts Total. This set includes: 1:72 Scale Model, Sprues and Decals
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As US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942, the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles, to specialized US Air Force equipment. From fuel trailers to bomb trolleys, Bedford were quickly being replaced by Chevrolets. Autocrat U-7144-T 4X4 tractor unit and F-1 fuel trailer. The U-7144-T was used extensively by the US military from 1942 onwards and was certainly found on most, if not all USAAF airfields in Britain, particularly in conjunction with the standard F-1 fuel trailer. With many aircraft requiring refueling on a daily basis, it was usual for each base to have numerous examples of the U-7144-T available at any one time. Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck. This utility 4X4 truck was capable of carrying a small number of bombs in its own right, but was more commonly used in conjunction with the M5 bomb trailer. Indeed, it was capable of towing up to five fully loaded M5 bomb trailers, which was just as well considering the number of missions USAAF bomber crews were required to undertake. The new set will also include the M5 bomb trailer. Cushman Model 39 Package Car. This light, three wheeled utility vehicle will have been used for a multitude of light duties on USAAF bases. A development of a motor scooter design, the single wheel at the back provided the power for the vehicle, which allowed a small cargo box to be fitted at the front. Again, the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield.

Country	USA
Brand	Airfix
Manufacturer	Hornby
Binding	Toy
ItemPartNumber	A06304
Model	A06304
Warranty	1 Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
Color	Green, Black
ReleaseDate	2020-09-01
Size	Mittel
UnitCount	1
EANs	5055288630925

Airfix WWII USAAF 8th Air Force Bomber Resupply 1:72 Military Plastic Model Kit, Small

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