HOBBY MASTER 1/48 US MARINE CORPS BOEING F4B-3 A9811 (HA7908)

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Up for sale is a brand new 1:48 scale Boeing F4B-3 BuNo. A8911, Command Plane H.Q., US Marines, NAS Anacostia, 1930s (HA7908) by Hobby Master.

In the early 1930s Boeing developed a series of biplanes designated the F4B for the US Navy and US Marine Corps and as the P-12 for the US Army Air Corps. The aircraft were first accepted in 1929 and served as the primary fighter. The P-12 was built in 6 successful variants while the F4B had 4. The P-12 was replaced by the Boeing P-26 in 1934-35 but the F4B carried on with operational duties until the Grumman F2F/F3F series completely replaced them in 1938. Boeing F4B-3 BuNo. A8911 was the last in a contract of 20 aircraft and given c/n 1615. It was delivered to the U.S. Navy and last served on board the USS Saratoga with VF-1B in 1932 before being transferred to the U.S. Marine Corp becoming the Head Quarters Command aircraft. This aircraft was frequently used to fly VIPs and in 1934 – 35 was used as an air show demonstrator.

This model air-plane is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings, Corgi, Witty Wings and Aviation72.

Includes display stand.

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