A distinctive feature of many B-26 Invaders was their impressive nose art. Aircraft were often decorated with images of women, which served as personal talismans for the crews and helped maintain morale during combat missions. Two well-known aircraft were “Monie” (44-34517) of the 37th Squadron, 17th Group, flown by Lieutenant R. C. Mikesh, and the B-26C “Neva Hoppen” (44-35767) of the 452nd Group. Sergeant Lee M. Adams, who flew his first combat mission as an observer aboard “Neva Hoppen”, later described the intense experience of sitting in the glass nose section under heavy anti-aircraft fire. The B-26 Invader served throughout the Korean War, carrying out both the first and the last bombing missions of the conflict.
Key Features
- Two well known Douglas B-26 Invader aircraft from the Korean War period, featuring nose art as crew talismans on their fuselages
- Models representing late-production Douglas B-26 Invader bombers, including the B-26C variant with a glass note section
- Accurate geometry and proportions of the original aircraft, with detailed cockpit and fuselage equipment
- Decal sheet with marking options for the “Monie” and “Neva Happen” aircraft
Model Information
- Scale: 1:48
- Number of Parts: 269 + 269 (538 total)
- Includes detailed assembly instructions
- Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic
- EAN: 4823044412303
- Carton quantity: 5
- Box size: 410 x 260 x 55 mm
At a glance
- Scale: 1:48
- Type: Assembly Kit
- Subject: Aircraft
- Nation: American
- Era: 1950-1953 - Korean War
- Brand: ICM
- Product code: ICM48277
Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.
Special Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks. We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.
