{"product_id":"corgi-consolidated-b-24d-liberator-41-11825-hail-columbia-john-kane-1-48-aa34020","title":"Corgi Consolidated B-24D Liberator 41-11825 Hail Columbia John Kane 1:48 AA34020","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the lead pilots within a mighty force of 177 B-24 Liberator bombers sent to attack the oil production facilities at Ploiești, Col John ‘Killer’ Kane had recently requested the return of his personal aircraft ‘Hail Columbia’ in advance of this important mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving flown this aircraft many times on previous missions, he handed it over to other crews after promotion to command the USAAF 98th Bomb Group, however, as he was now to take part in this maximum effort raid, wanted his trusted Liberator back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mission was so vital to the Allied war effort that it would need to be flown at low altitude both to avoid detection and to ensure bombing accuracy, however, a loss rate approaching 50 percent was anticipated by planners hoping to strike a decisive blow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Hail Columbia’ led the 98th BG to the Astra Românǎ refinery after the target had already been attacked by lead bombers, flying at rooftop height and straight into the flames and dense smoke of the devastation ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKane released his bombs right over the target, but with his aircraft suffering significant damage, set a course over the Black Sea, across Turkey, and on to the British controlled Island of Cyprus, where he made an emergency landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColonel John Riley ‘Killer’ Kane would be one of five ‘Operation Tidal Wave’ airmen to be awarded the Medal of Honor for displaying conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\nWhat's Inside\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Diecast Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 1 x Cradle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Display Base \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Limited Edition Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nTech Specs\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm) : 28.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm) : 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm) : 46.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Scale : 1:72 Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense line : Lockheed Martin®, B-24®, Liberator®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and\/or other jurisdictions,used under license by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish : Painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan (mm) : 464\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54938246054225,"sku":"AA34020","price":170.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/aa34020_1.jpg?v=1789372317","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/corgi-consolidated-b-24d-liberator-41-11825-hail-columbia-john-kane-1-48-aa34020","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}