{"product_id":"hobby-master-a-20g-ha4205","title":"Hobby Master 1:72 Douglas A-20G Havoc Miss Pam HA4205","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith war approaching America knew it would be called upon to aid their Allies so a new aircraft \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewould need to be developed. Douglas Aircraft designer Ed Heinemann’s DB-7\/A-20 was chosen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto be the new attack-bomber. The prototype flew in December 1938 with the first production \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eaircraft flew on August 17, 1939. Production ran until September 1944 with 7,478 aircraft built. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring WWII these were supplied to French, British, Australian, Dutch and Soviet forces as well \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eas their own U.S. Forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn January 28, 1942 the 312th Bombardment Group (Light) was constituted and activated on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarch 15, 1942. The 312th was re-designated Bomb Group (Dive) in July 1942 equipped with A-24, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA-31, A-36 and P-40’s. Between October and December 1943 the group moved to the South \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacific assigned to the 5th AF where they once again became 312th Bombardment Group (Light) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eusing P-40’s for escort duty in New Guinea. By February 1944 the 312th had been completely re-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eequipped with the Douglas A-20 Havoc and for the next 10 months attacked airfields, bridges, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etroops and supply depots. The 312th also took part in amphibious operations on New Guinea and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\" soft=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalau. The 312th were nicknamed the \"Roarin' 20's\" as they flew the Douglas A-20 Havoc. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNovember 1944 the unit moved to the Philippines. Over time the Douglas Havoc 43-21904 wore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe names “Miss Priss”, “Ready Teddy” and assigned to the 388th BS \/ 312th BG on October 25, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1944 it was named “Miss Pam”.  When WWII ended the aircraft was abandoned on Moratai in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebone yard for the next 3 to 4 years before becoming scrap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHobby Master 1:72 Douglas A-20G Havoc Miss Pam HA4205\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrue 1\/72 scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat attention to detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll markings are Tampoed (pad applied)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption to display the model on a stand that is provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanopy can be removed to place figures inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDorsal turret can turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hobby Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43007522898147,"sku":"4700","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5000\/6243\/products\/hobby-master-172-douglas-a-20g-havoc-miss-pam-ha4205-145998.jpg?v=1738274797","url":"https:\/\/www.mtsaviationmodels.com\/products\/hobby-master-a-20g-ha4205","provider":"MTS Aviation Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}