1:72 scale diecast aircraft from the Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA2208. Curtiss SB2C Helldiver Diecast Model USN VB-3, "White 114", USS Yorktown.

Length 6 inches
Wingspan 8 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal construction with small plastic parts.
* Realistic surface details.
* Ordinance load.
* Positionable landing gear.
* Opening canopy.
* Display stand.
* Hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.

The SB2C Helldiver was commonly referred to as “The Beast” because of its size and rather poor handling characteristics. Even with new variants and upgrades the Helldiver never received the credit and respect it deserved. The most produced variant was the “4” with the SB2C-4E equipped with an AN/APS-4 radar pod mounted under the starboard wing for air search. It flew faster and further than the Avenger, except for range it beat the SBD in every category. Its cruising speed was only 2 mph slower than the famous Hellcat.

VB-3 is considered by many to be the premier Navy attack squadron of WWII. It was established in 1934 and chose a leaping or diving panther as its emblem. The Black Panthers were involved in the sinking of Japanese warships at Midway and Guadalcanal. Flying their Helldivers VB-3 took part in attacks on the Japanese in the Philippines, Formosa and the home islands. The USS Yorktown CV-10 originally was named USS Bon Homme Richard but was renamed to honor the USS Yorktown CV-5 that was sunk on June 7,1942.

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