1:48 ICM 48277 Dangerous Beauties of the Korean War - Limited Edition - 2 Douglas B-26 Invader Bombers Plastic Model kit

Build two distinctive American bombers from the Korean War with the 1:48 ICM 48277 Dangerous Beauties of the Korean War Limited Edition. This special model kit focuses on two Douglas B-26 Invaders, a twin-engine bomber designated A-26 until 1948 that entered U.S. service in 1944.

During the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, the B-26 served as a strike aircraft against enemy positions and lines of communication. Initially used for daylight raids, it later became a key aircraft for night operations against convoys and trains. With the ability to carry up to three tons of bombs and its powerful armament, the Invader was particularly effective against transport routes. The B-26 also carried out both the first and the last bombing missions of the conflict.

A distinctive feature of many B-26 Invaders was their striking nose art depicting women, which served as personal talismans for crews and helped maintain morale during combat missions. Notable aircraft in this context include “Monie” (44-34517) of the 37th Squadron, 17th Group, flown by Lieutenant R. C. Mikesh, and the B-26C “Neva Hoppen” (44-35767) of the 452nd Group. Sergeant Lee M. Adams flew his first combat mission as an observer aboard “Neva Hoppen” and later described the intense experience of sitting in its glass nose under heavy anti-aircraft fire.

Features:
– ICM 48277 Dangerous Beauties of the Korean War Limited Edition
– 1:48 scale plastic model kit featuring 2 Douglas B-26 Invader bombers
– B-26 Invader was designated A-26 until 1948 and entered U.S. service in 1944
– Operated during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 against enemy positions and lines of communication
– Initially used for daylight raids and later primarily for night operations against convoys and trains
– Capable of carrying up to three tons of bombs and equipped with powerful armament
– Distinctive nose art depicting women served as personal talismans and helped maintain crew morale
– “Monie” 44-34517 belonged to the 37th Squadron, 17th Group and was flown by Lieutenant R. C. Mikesh
– B-26C “Neva Hoppen” 44-35767 belonged to the 452nd Group and carried Sergeant Lee M. Adams as an observer on his first combat mission
– The B-26 Invader carried out both the first and the last bombing missions of the Korean War

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