PBJ-1D (B-25) "Black 310" of VMB-433, South West Pacific 1944
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PBJ-1D (B-25) "Black 310" of VMB-433, South West Pacific 1944

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Price: $160.00
Retired

AA35306-C

Consignment

This is a Consignment sale piece we are offering. It comes in its original box and is in very good condition.
Some water damage to box lid, does not affect model!

The Aviation Archive by Corgi
AA35306 North American B-25 Mitchell PBJ-1D (B-25) "Black 310" of VMB-433, South West Pacific 1944

1:72 Scale, 8.75" nose-to-tail, 11.25" wing span

Limited Edition #287 of 2020

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.

In response to the Marine Corps need or a medium bomber for night heckling, close air support, and low level bombing and strafing, they started receiving B-25 Mitchell bombers from the Army. They were immediately designated as PBJ's, using the Navy aircraft designation system. VMB-413 was the first commissioned squadron of Marine Air Group 61 to use these and was quickly followed by the remaining "400" squadrons (VMB 423, 433, 443) and the "600" squadrons (VMB 611,612,613, 614). The 400 squadrons operated first from Sterling Island and later from Green and Emirau. The main assignment of these squadrons were daily bombing and strafing missions against bypassed, but heavily fortified Japanese bases such as Kaveing on New Ireland and Rabaul on New Britain. They also operated against Japanese shipping with low level bombing and carried out nightly heckling missions against these and other installations. This was one among many US Marine Mitchells in Marine Air Group 61 where the crew recorded their missions as small bomb silhouettes adjacent to the pilot's cockpit. This time-honored bomb log was very rarely backed by any further personalization, although the decorated propeller hubs (in red, white and blue) represent a modest identification marking duplicated on several squadron aircraft.

Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

  • Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
  • Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
  • Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
  • Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
  • Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
  • Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.