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USN Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Flying Boat - Bu.No.2418, 14-P-2, Otto F. Meyer Jr, Patrol Squadron 14, Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941  [75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack] USN Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Flying Boat - Bu.No.2418, 14-P-2, Otto F. Meyer Jr, Patrol Squadron 14, Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941 [75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack] (1:72 Scale)

The PBY Catalina was the US Navy designation for an American and Canadian-built flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s. PB stands for Patrol Bomber, with Y being Consolidated's manufacturer identification. It could be equipped with depth charges, bombs, torpedoes, and .50 caliber machine guns and was one of the most widely used multi-role aircraft of World War II.

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RAF Avro Lancaster B Mk. III Heavy Bomber - LM739 / HW-Z(2) "Grogs the Shot", No.100 Squadron, RAF Elsham Wolds, England, April 25th, 1945 RAF Avro Lancaster B Mk. III Heavy Bomber - LM739 / HW-Z(2) "Grogs the Shot", No.100 Squadron, RAF Elsham Wolds, England, April 25th, 1945 (1:72 Scale)

Entering service at the beginning of 1942, the Lancaster's design grew out of a failed predecessor, the Avro Manchester. While its' airframe offered a stable platform for heavy bombing assignments, the Manchester's twin engine design was inadequate to the task.

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French Char B-1 Heavy Tank - "Indochine", 3e Compagnie, 15e Batallion, France, 1940 French Char B-1 Heavy Tank - "Indochine", 3e Compagnie, 15e Batallion, France, 1940 (1:43 Scale)

The Char B1 had its origins in the concept of a Char de Bataille conceived by General Jean-Baptiste Eugene Estienne in the twenties. On January 27th, 1926, it was decided to build three prototypes of a Char B, based on four earlier experimental vehicles (a FAMH-model, the FCM 21, the SRA and the SRB).

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RAF Dakota Mk.III Troop Transport - ZA947, KWICHERBICHEN, The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight RAF Dakota Mk.III Troop Transport - ZA947, 'KWICHERBICHEN', The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (1:72 Scale)

The C-47 was one of the most successful aircraft ever, praised by General Eisenhower as one of the most important instruments of victory in WWII. Largely a military version of the highly successful Douglas DC-3 passenger aircraft, the C-47 Dakota carried supplies, airborne troops, and other personnel in all of the theaters of conflict in WWII.

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RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Fighter - Wing Commander James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson, No.127 (RCAF) Wing, RAF Tangmere, England, 1944 RAF Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX Fighter - Wing Commander James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson, No.127 (RCAF) Wing, RAF Tangmere, England, 1944 (1:72 Scale)

The Spitfire is the most famous British aircraft of all time. Although less numerous than the Hawker Hurricane, it is remembered as the sleek, thoroughbred fighting machine that turned the tide during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire was among the fastest and most maneuverable prop-driven fighters of World War II, serving in virtually every combat theater.

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US M18 Hellcat Light Tank Destroyer - "Black Cat", 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 5th Armored Division, Italy, 1944 US M18 Hellcat Light Tank Destroyer - "Black Cat", 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 5th Armored Division, Italy, 1944 (1:43 Scale)

The M18 first saw combat in northwest Europe and Italy during the summer of 1944. It excelled at ambush and hit-and-run tactics. Its low silhouette, high firepower and great speed gave it the capability of destroying all but the heaviest of German armor, although it was too lightly armored to stand and fight.

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Established in October 2000, The Motor Pool has quickly become the leading source for diecast military vehicles, warships and aircraft world over. With over 6,000 items listed in our growing product portfolio, we're sure that our selection, service and pricing can't be beat.

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