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Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina - USN Postage Stamp Collection Produced by Consolidated Aircraft, the PBY Catalina was a flying boat which later became an amphibious aircraft, used by several countries in the 1930’s and 1940’s. It is a long range aircraft, which did not require a runway to operate, as it was capable of both take-off and landing on the water. The PBY’s uses included maritime patrol, bombing, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue missions. Remembered for their role in rescuing downed airmen, the PBY saved thousands of lives. Catalina airmen referred to their aircraft as the “Cat” on combat missions and “Dumbo” during air-sea rescue. This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand.

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Consolidated PBY-5A CatalinaPostage Stamp CollectionProduced by Consolidated Aircraft, the PBY Catalina was a flying boat which later became an amphibious aircraft, used by several countries in the 1930's and 1940's. It is a long range aircraft, which did not require a runway to operate, as it was capable of both take-off and landing on the water. The PBY's uses included maritime patrol, bombing, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue missions. Remembered for their role in rescuing downed airmen, the PBY saved thousands of lives. Catalina airmen referred to their aircraft as the "Cat" on combat missions and "Dumbo" during air-sea rescue. The name Black Cats refers to a select group of squadrons whose mission it was to strike at night. Painting their aircraft matte black, installing special radar and flame dampers over the exhaust ports, and often using only the lights on their instrument gauges to guide them, these squadrons were virtually undetectable at night. This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 5 1/8 inches long with 8 1/4 inch wingspan.

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F/A-18C Blue Angel 6 piece Gift SetPostage Stamp CollectionThe F/A-18C Hornet is a multirole combat jet aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrup during the 1970s. With a top speed of Mach 1.8, it was the first modern jet intended for both land and air duties. It is a superb war plane with the primary missions of fleet air defense, fighter escort, intercept, combat air patrol, suppression of enemy air defense, air interdiction and close air support, among others. The Blue Angels are the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, whose mission is to exhibit pride and professionalism through flight demonstrations.This Die-cast metal airplane comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and model is approximately 4 inches long with 2.75 inch wingspan.

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Avro Lancaster Mk 1 Bomber RAAF - NX611 "G for George"Postage Stamp Collection"G for George" is an Avro Lancaster Mk I bomber, squadron code AR-G and serial number W4783, operated by No.460 Squadron RAAF during World War II. It is now on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia."George" flew almost 90 combat missions over occupied Europe with No.460 Squadron, and its second most prolific surviving Lancaster, behind "S for Sugar" of No. 467 Squadron RAAF (137 operations). Most operational Lancaster were shot down before they had reached 20 operations.Upon its retirement from combat duty in 1944, "George was flown to Australia by an all-RAAF crew of Bomber Command veterans. The bomber played a major part in raising War Bonds during a round-Australia publicity trip. After the war, it stood in the open air at RAAF Base Fairbairn, its fate uncertain, before being moved to the Australian War Memorial in 1955.This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 5.5 inches long with 8 inch wingspan.

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Lockeed F-117 Nighthawk - USAFPostage Stamp CollectionThe F-117 Nighthawk® is a single seat, twin engine stealth ground attack aircraft operated by the United States Air Force. Its iconic and revolutionary technology enabled it to attack its opponents while being virtually undetectable. The Nighthawk spent much of its early service life shrouded in secrecy, until it was “acknowledged” and unveiled to the world in November 1988.This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 5 1/2 inches long with 3 1/2 inch wingspan.

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Avro Lancaster Mk VII RAF - NX611 "Just Jane"Postage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal plane comes with plastic stand The Avro Lancaster was a British strategic heavy bomber aircraft that was used as the RAF's principal heavy bomber during World War II. It's 4 Merlin engines and unobstructed 33-foot long bomb bay gave it the capacity to carry the largest payload of any bomber in the war. The Lancaster was primarily a night bomber, but it was versatile enough to excel in many other roles, including daytime precision bombings, and it was tough enough to return to base after heavy damage.Lancaster NX611 "Just Jane" is named after a popular wartime cartoon character in the Daily Mirror. It is the main attraction of the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, opened to the public in 1988 by Lincolnshire farmers Fred and Harold Panton as a memorial to their older brother who died during the war. It is currently undergoing restoration to full flying status.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet - Blue AngelsPostage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal plane comes with a plastic standThe F/A-18C Hornet is a multirole combat jet aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrup during the 1970s. With a top speed of Mach 1.8, it was the first modern jet intended for both land and air duties. It is a superb war plane with the primary missions of fleet air defense, fighter escort, intercept, combat air patrol, suppression of enemy air defense, air interdiction and close air support, among others. The Blue Angels are the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, whose mission is to exhibit pride and professionalism through flight demonstrations.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet VFA-131 WildcatsPostage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal plane comes with plastic standThe F/A-18C Hornet is a multirole combat jet aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrup during the 1970s. With a top speed of Mach 1.8, it was the first modern jet intended for both land and air duties. It is a superb war plane with the primary missions of fleet air defense, fighter escort, intercept, combat air patrol, suppression of enemy air defense, air interdiction and close air support, among others. The VFA-131 “Wildcats” squadron is based in Virginia, its mission is to project power, both ashore and at sea, and to defend the fleet against any and all threats.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet VFA-83 RampagersPostage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal plane with a plastic standThe F/A-18C Hornet is a multirole combat jet aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas and Northrup during the 1970s.

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Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey - USAFPostage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal model with plastic stand The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is a multi-mission military tilt-rotor aircraft, with both a vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capabilities. The aircraft was designed to meet the needs of the Defense Department's four U.S. armed services. The V-22 takes off and lands like a helicopter, but once airborne its engine can be rotated to convert the aircraft to a turboprop airplane, capable of high-speed and high-altitude flight.This die-cast metal model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 4 5/8 inches long with 3 3/4 inch wingspan, 2 1/2 rotor diameter (each). Model can be displayed in cruise mode , VTOL mode or in transition. Total model width is 6 inches.

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Bell Boeing Presidential MV-22 Osprey - HMX-1Postage Stamp CollectionDie-cast metal model with plastic stand . Model is approximately 4 5/8 inches long with 3 3/4 inch wingspan, 2 1/2 rotor diameter (each). Model can be displayed in cruise mode , VTOL mode or in transition. Total model width is 6 inches.The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is a multi-mission military tilt-rotor aircraft, with both a vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing capabilities. The aircraft was designed to meet the needs of the Defense Department's four U.S. armed services. The V-22 takes off and lands like a helicopter, but once airborne its engine can be rotated to convert the aircraft to a turboprop airplane, capable of high-speed and high-altitude flight.

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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle - 5th Fighter Interceptor SquadronPostage Stamp CollectionThe F-15A is an American twin engine all weather air superiority tactical fighter, designed to gain and maintain superiority in aerial combat. Designed by McDonnell Douglass (now Boeing) as a replacement for the F-4 Phantom, the first test flight occurred on July 27, 1972 at Edwards AFB, CA. The F-15 entering service in 1976. with it's superior maneuverability, acceleration, range, weapons, and advance avionics, it is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat.This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 5 3/8 inches long with 3 7/8 inch wingspan.

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Consolidated PBY5 Catalina - USNPostage Stamp CollectionThis Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand.

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Consolidated PBY-5A - Black Cat - RAAF Postage Stamp Collection This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand. Catalina A24-88 was delivered to the RAAF in March 1944 as a PBY-5A, and served with 42 Squadron as RK-A from August 1944 through to July 1945 in the South East Pacific operations as a "Black Cat" on sea mining missions. A24-88 most famous mission was to take part in the longest Black Cat mining mission of the War, to mine Manila Harbour in December 1944 to bottle up the Japanese fleet ahead of the landings in the Philippines by General MacArthur.A24-88 was transferred to 11 Squadron on August 1st 1945 and remained with that squadron to the end of the war. On January 10th 1946 A24-88 was allocated to 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot at Lake Boga, Victoria for storage and disposal.January 1948 the hulk of A24-88 was sold for scrap but instead was stripped of it's engines, wings, and tail and converted to a house boat on the Murray River where it served for over 30 years in the Echuca area. Catalina PBY A24-88 (RK A) hulk was acquired by the Australian National Aviation Museum in Moorabbin Victoria and is currently awaiting restoration.A24-88 is the last surviving RAAF Black Cat, the sole surviving RAAF PBY-5A model of 46 delivered, and the only survivor of the 29 locally modified PBY-5A (M) aircraft converted from Amphibian to Flying Boat.

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