Minicraft Models Legends in the Making

USN R5D Antarctic High Visibility Livery- The United States and the Soviet Union recognized the strategic value of the Antarctic region in the mid 1950s. Possible inter-continental flight over the South Pole made research of these desolate un-explored regions necessary to determine the suitability for establishing permanent bases for radar and scientific exploration. The US Navy R-5D served with several operations that flew over and flew to the South Pole during which on at least one occasion included the distinguished Admiral Richard Byrd. Includes high visibility markings of VX-6 Puckered Penguins as operated in 1957 for mapping and exploration of the South Pole. #14561 - 1/144 Scale $25.00

C-97 Angel Of Deliverance The Cold War warmed up in 1947 with the Soviet blockade of occupied West Berlin. The world stood at the brink of the war but the western powers were determined to supply Berlin by air and not risk a ground assault on encircling Red Army forces. As months passed the struggle to supply food and fuel to the embattled population continued until late in the campaign. After the arrival of the massive United States Air Force C-97 transport the Soviets gave up on hopes of starving the city into submission. #14572 -1/144 Scale $22.00

E-3A SENTRY AWACS -Lockheed RC-121D “Radar Connie” pioneered the airborne early warning and command and control concept and the E-3A Sentry carries on the tradition with a capability that could not be imagined in the early years of “flying the barrier”. Once thought of as simply a flying radar picket line, the modern AWACS system goes far beyond, offering command and control capability so advanced that the AWACS function is considered vital to NATO and almost any area at risk of armed conflict. Minicraft Model Kits new E-3A Sentry features recessed panel lines, accurate radome and multiple markings for both United States Air Force and NATO E-3A service.#14526-1/144 Scale $28.00

UNITED DC-8-71The DC-8 was designed to be an aircraft that could change with the times. Designed with aerospace innovation in mind the DC-8-71 included improved technology and extended fuselage for higher carrying capacity not originally seen on the original DC-8 aircraft. The Dc-8-73 continues to fly in revenue service for airfreight carriers and is a testament to the long-range vision of the designers of this remarkable aircraft that continues to fly after over 40 years since first placed in operation.

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UH-60L US Army National Guard Minicraft Models new UH-60 represents a United States Air Force Reserve UH-60L used for search and rescue operations during Hurricane Katrina featuring markings for Louisiana Air National Guard. Optional markings include U.S. Army National Guard markings for the UH-60L used for fire fighting and rescue duties in Southern California during the serious brush fire outbreak of late 2006. #11648 - 1/48 Scale $30.00

PBM-5 Mariner While the Catalina was the best known of the amphibious "Patrol Bombers," the Mariner was larger, faster, and more capable in many roles. The USN and Coast Guard used PBM through 1958 in operational service. Aircraft were involved in the famous "Nightmare" raids against Japanese shipping under cover of darkness as well as numerous combat missions to bomb shore installations on Pacific islands and mainland Japan. #11641 - 1/72 Scale $65.00 New Tooling!

Cessna 172 Flight Trainer - T41 Mescalero Another un-sung hero of both civilian and military service, is the T-41A Mescalero which represents the military trainer version of the Cessna 172. Minicraft Models 1/48 scale T-41A offers a choice of marking options that include the United States Air Force T-41A used as a flight trainer for cadets at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs Colorado and as a transport that includes search and rescue duty and a United States Army aircraft that is used as an artillery spotter and material and personnel transport. #11646 - 1/48 Scale $25.00

24L Liberator 'Cocky Bobby' This 1/72 scale replica of the historic B-24L represents the Cocky Bobby as the aircraft flew for the 308^th Bomb Group while on assignment in the China Burma India theatre of operations. The unique markings of Cocky Bobby include the sharks mount and fighting rooster appropriately naming the aircraft 'Cocky Bobby'. The Minicraft Models B-24L/M features finely recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, position-able bomb bay doors and markings for Cocky Bobby B-24L of the 308Th Bomb Group stationed at Kwanghan China in 1945.#11647 -1/72 Scale $35.00

RC-20B/C Gulfstream III VIP Perhaps one of the very important yet under-recognized aircraft in the United States Air Force inventory is the C-20 B/C Gulfstream III VIP jet that ferry key personnel and high-ranking members of the government including the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. The Gulfstream III has proven to be fast and efficient transport for industry and well financed individuals that have both the need and the resources to get where they need to be quickly and efficiently. #11636 1/48 Scale $40.00