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USN JM-1

By: Minicraft Models

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: WWII Aircraft - 1:144 Scale (Minicraft)

Last Stocked on 4/6/2021

Product Info

Title
USN JM-1
Publisher
Publish Year
2013
Dimensions
8x5x1.25"
NKG Part #
2147838850
MFG. Part #
MMI14690
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

The B-26 was developed as a medium bomber and used to attack from medium and low altitudes at high speed. While not used in front-line service in US Navy or Marine Corp, the B-26 was designated JM-1 and used to perform training duties as a target tug. The aircraft were painted in unique high-visibility orange to enhance visibility and towed targets at high speed for anti-aircraft gunnery training. These “un-sung” heroes significantly improved the skills of anti-aircraft crews which proved vital in the closing days of WWII to combat Japanese kamikaze attacks on ships of the US Fleet.

The new JM-1 from Minicraft features recessed panel lines, and choice of 2 marking options including one named “Joe’s Banana Boat” with decals printed by Cartograf.

Markings included in this kit:

  • US Navy JM-1, BuNo 66682, NAS Banana River FL, July 1944 “Joe’s Banana Boat”
  • US Marine Corps JM-1, BuNo 66749, Jan 1945
Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.

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