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Friday, February 12, 2016 - 04:54 AM UTC
Posted as a new tool release on the Airfix web site:-
Described by General Eisenhower as one of the four weapons that helped the Allies to win the Second World War, the Douglas DC3 and its military variant the C-47 Skytrain (Dakota in RAF service) has since gone on to be an instantly recognizable symbol of both air travel and the liberation of occupied lands that so characterized the Second World War. Continuing to serve even today in both modernized and original formats the DC3/C-47 is now seen as a pioneer of air travel.

The Willys Jeep, officially designated Truck, ½-ton, 4x4, is the best known of all the American vehicles of the Second World War.
Originally intended to be a command and reconnaissance car, it became the most versatile of all vehicles.
Able to be armed with machine guns and to tow small artillery pieces, the Jeep was essential to the Allied war effort.
Scale 1:72
Skill 3
Flying Hours 3
Number of Parts 213
Dimensions (mm) Douglas Dakota: L273mm x W400mm Willys Jeep: L47mm x W24mm
Price:- £32.99
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Tell me more...if this is new-tool, then it is 5 stars! EDIT: I accidentally hit 3 stars on the news page - sorry Airfix.
FEB 12, 2016 - 11:35 PM
I am not much into 1/72 but I'll get this for the pack 75 and jeep and make a nice diorama.
FEB 12, 2016 - 11:39 PM
Hi Fred, the airborne jeep, with all its optional parts, is available separately and a cracking little kit it is too! I have got one somewhere, but it's packed up with my other stuff following my recent house move. I'd get some sprue pics for you if I could dig it out.
FEB 15, 2016 - 03:30 AM
Best of best C-47 in 1/72
FEB 16, 2016 - 06:35 PM
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