{"product_id":"airfix-1-72nd-liberator","title":"Airfix 1\/72nd Consolidated B-24D-25-CO Liberator - A09011","description":"\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Consolidated B-24 Liberator remains a classic choice for model enthusiasts, and our 1:72 scale kit is perfect for those with more experience. Comprising 258 components and offering two distinct US Air Force liveries, you have the opportunity to recreate a piece of aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:72 scale model with 258 components for a rewarding assembly process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two genuine US Air Force paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level 3 - ideal for seasoned modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 298mm in wingspan upon completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 8 and older\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the second of America's significant four-engine heavy bombers during World War II, was developed after the Army Air Corps requested Consolidated to manufacture B-17 Flying Fortresses. Dissatisfied with this task, Consolidated suggested they could design and build their own bomber within the same timeframe needed to set up production lines, claiming it would surpass the Flying Fortress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XB-24 prototype's maiden flight on 29th December 1939 revealed a markedly different aircraft compared to the B-17 Flying Fortress. With its high-mounted slender wings, deep yet narrow body, and twin-tail design, it bore a resemblance to a maritime aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to the USAAF in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was mass-produced and operated across all theatres of the Second World War, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"schemes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eSchemes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/4617\/4798\/7381\/A09011_-_SCH__A.jpg\" alt=\"A09011   SCH  A\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA09011 - Consolidated B-24D-25-CO Liberator, 41-24301 'Lady Be Good', 514th Bomb Squadron, 376th Bomb Group, Ninth Air Force, United States Air Force, Soluch, Libya, March 1943. 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