Douglas A-20G Havoc

USAAF 312th BG, 388th BS, no. 42-86786 Hell'N Pelican II, Gusap Airfield, Avril 1944

Hobby Master 1:72  HA4211

A-20G "Hell'n Pelican II" was a Douglas A-20 Havoc attack aircraft operating in the Southwest Pacific Theater during WWII. The 388th Bombardment Squadron conducted low-level bombing and strafing missions against Japanese forces. On April 16th, 1944, the aircraft crash landed on Papau New Guinea. The wreckage remained there for more than forty years before being recovered by Chinook helicopter and transported to the Royal Australian Air Force Heritage Museum at RAAF Amberley. After restoration, it was put on display at the museum where it can still be viewed today.

Douglas A-20G Havoc

Designed as a light attack bomber, the A-20 was first flown on August 17th, 1939.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.