{"product_id":"douglas-sbd-2-dauntless-usmc-vmsb-241-major-lofton-henderson-midway-june-4-1942-hobby-master-172-ha0175","title":"Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless USMC VMSB-241, Major Lofton Henderson, Midway June 4, 1942 \/ Hobby Master 1:72 HA0175","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eDouglas SBD-2 Dauntless\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eUSMC VMSB-241, Major Lofton Henderson, Midway June 4th, 1942\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eHobby Master 1:72 HA0175\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn June 4, 1942 eleven SB2U-3 Vindicators and sixteen SBD-2 Dauntless of VMSB-241 departed Midway to attack approaching Japanese aircraft carriers. They SBDs were first to arrive on target and began to attack the carriers Kaga, Hiryu, Akagi and Soryu. The Dauntless were met by Japanese A6M2 Zeros and with Major Lofton Henderson's SBD-2 leading the attack on the Hiryu he was the first target for the Zeros. Witnesses saw his aircraft wing burst into flames but he continued his attack. Henderson as well as gunner Pfc Lee Reininger perished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flyingmule.com\/powersearch\/?Search=CAT_TYP_PRP_BMR_SBD\"\u003eDouglas SBD-2 Dauntless\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flown in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. The Dauntless featured \"Swiss cheese\" flaps-dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes, which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. The cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0007ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Master \"1:72 Air Power Series\" diecast airplanes feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded metal construction with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended \/ retracted interchangeable landing gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand to display the aircraft \"in flight\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613926678683,"sku":"HA0175","price":163.11,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9214\/7611\/files\/49279.jpg?v=1791902751","url":"https:\/\/passiondiecast.com\/products\/douglas-sbd-2-dauntless-usmc-vmsb-241-major-lofton-henderson-midway-june-4-1942-hobby-master-172-ha0175","provider":"Passion Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}