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Price $211.99 Developed from the B-24 Liberator the PB4Y-2 had a number of significant design changes compared to the original aircraft including a large single tail all put in place to optimize maritime patrol work which was performed at a lower altitude than the
B-24`s strategic bombing tasks. Nicknamed the Privateer the PB4Y-2 saw service in both World War II and the Korean War and served as a sea storm hunter for nearly ten years. The last Privateers were retired from Coast Guard service in 1958 though
they continued flying as airborne firefighters dropping fire retardant on large fires throughout the U.S. After an accident in 2002 all flying Privateers were finally retired.This model Privateer is painted here in a U.S. Navy finish as would be use
d in World War II. Precise craftsmanship and detail work ensure that this beautiful model will be a favored piece for any enthusiast or collector
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