Product Description
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. The R4D-5 is the US Navy variant. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remains in front line service with various military operators to the present day.
Manufacturer: MiniCraft
Product Code: Minc14527
Description: U.S. Navy R4D-5 “Operation High Jump”
Scale: 1:144
Skill Level: 2
U.S. Navy R4D-5 “Operation High Jump”
When a Navy airplane took off from Williams Field, Antarctica, on February 17 1999, it ended a long Tradition of Navy Involvement at one of the most remote parts of the world.The U.S. Navy sent its first expedition to Antarctica 1838, and continued with these expeditions until 1912.
More About The Kit:
- 37 parts molded in light gray and clear plastic
- Finely rendered surface detail with recessed panel lines
- Detailed landing gear with modified snow skis for polar operations
- Detailed radial engines with rotating propellers
- Decals with authentic markings for one aircraft
