Mastercraft Collection Douglas TBD-1 Devastator Torpedo Bomber USN US Navy Model Scale:1/32

Description

Brand: Mastercraft Collection, LLC

Color: Tbd-1 Devastator

Features:

• Scale: 1/32
• Handcrafted by a series of master craftsmen using only the highest grade materials
• Each product is identical to the plane’s original blueprint
• Truly a fusion of art and history, a museum quality masterpiece unmatched by another model producing company on earth
• The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector

Details: Product Description
PRODUCT DETAILS The Devastator TBD was a classic, pre-World War II torpedo bomber aircraft designed and manufactured in 1930�s by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The Douglas Devastator was an all-metal single-seater airplane, powered by a 900hp radial engine and was used by the United States Navy for a short stint of years. The Douglas Devastator was manned by 3-crew team and was capable of flying at a maximum speed of 206mph. The Devastator TBD carried an assortment of guns and bombs which was used during World War II, notably used for dropping torpedoes. The Douglas Devastator were also used as training aircraft during the pre-war and even post-war. This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!
From the Manufacturer
The Douglas TBD-1 Devastator is an American torpedo bomber manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1934. The TBD Devastator took its first flight on April 15, 1935, and started service for the U.S. Air Force in 1937. During its time, the aircraft was the most advanced plane operating for the U.S. Navy and also for various navies around the world. On June 25, 1937, around 114 TBD-1s were distributed by Douglas. The aircraft passed and became successful in all trials and combat exercises. An additional 15 aircrafts were ordered to replenish operational losses in 1938. The TBD-1 was the most advanced and effective torpedo bomber in the world. It was the first monoplane design ordered by the U.S. Navy for service, and was also the first all-metal aircraft with hydraulic or often called as folding wings. A total of 129 TBD-1s were developed, and were purchased by the U.S. Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics. The TBD-1 equipped the carriers USS Saratoga, USS Enterprise, USS Lexington, USS Wasp, USS Hornet, USS Yorktown and USS Ranger. Later in 1941, the U.S. Navy assigned popular names for the TBD, and finally chosen “Devastator” as its name.

UPC: 080957302600