{"product_id":"douglas-c47-skytrain-transport-aircraft-tico-belle-82nd-airborne-division-dday-1945-united-states-army-air-forces-1-144-di","title":"Douglas C47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft Tico Belle 82nd Airborne Division DDay (1945) United States Army Air Forces 1\/144 Di","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand new 1\/144 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas C47 Skytrain Transport Aircraft Tico Belle, 82nd Airborne Division, DDay (1945) United States Army Air Forces die cast model by Postage Stamp. Detailed exterior. Truetoscale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L5.5, Wingspan7.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. HISTORY ASPECTS: The C47 Skytrain developed from the Douglas DC3 which was designed for commercial passenger service in the early 1930s. Entering service in 1935, the DC3 was quickly adapted for military transport service and designated as the C47 Skytrain. World War II saw high demand for the reliable C47, with over 10,000 produced. The C47s played a key role on DDay, dropping over 50,000 paratroopers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord, June of 1944. Tico Belle flew with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Ramsbury on Dday and survived to serve additional missions for the liberation of Europe. It was restored in flying condition on July 2009, and is the flagship aircraft of the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postage Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430364889244,"sku":"WBACSB07W3W2RTH","price":100.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/9904\/0668\/files\/PS55583.jpg?v=1787056029","url":"https:\/\/toytooth.com\/products\/douglas-c47-skytrain-transport-aircraft-tico-belle-82nd-airborne-division-dday-1945-united-states-army-air-forces-1-144-di","provider":"Toytooth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}