Hobby Master 1/72 HA1201 TBF Avenger USN VT-51 George Bush USS San Jacinto

Description: For sale is a brand new, unopened, rare Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1201 Grumman TBF Avenger Diecast Model USN VT-51, George Bush, USS San Jacinto, 1943 The 41st U.S. President George Bush was graduated from Phillips Academy. Bush joined the U.S. Navy on June 12, 1942 as a seaman second class and was assigned to squadron VT-51 in September 943, based on USS San Jacinto. In September 2, 1944 Bush's Avenger was launched to neutralize a radio transmitter on Chichi Island. During the attack his plane was hit and caught fire. He was the only one to manage an escape and was later picked up by a U.S. submarine. For his action in the raid Bush received the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) for his bravery and gallantry. Throughout his career he also was awarded three more flying medals and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was later assigned as a naval aviator in a new torpedo squadron, VT-153. With the end of the war, he was honorably discharged in September 1945 and then entered Yale University. The model had been kept always in the BOX. It is completely unopened and NEVER displayed (not even for photographs).THIS MODEL IS A COLLECTOR ITEM AND IN THIS CONDITION RARELY APPEARS IN EBAY. The BOX and model are shown at the pictures. Pure collector's item. IT IS COMPLETELY SEALED. BID WITH CONFIDENCE (see my other feedback from similar models). Comes from smoke/pet free environment. I will be happy to provide more Information if needed. Shipping is signed and tracked, and Packaging will be of the best quality. Thank you !!!! **Please check my other wonderful diecast models. You may find some of the most rare items.

Price: 175 USD

Location: ATHENS, default

End Time: 2024-11-11T20:24:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22.5 USD