Corgi B-25J Mitchell II, No.226 Sqn, RAF Swanton Morley Norfolk 1944 Scale 1/72 AA35304
Brand : Corgi
- SKU:
- AA35304
- UPC:
- 807903353048
- Condition:
- Used
- Weight:
- 1.50 Grams
- Age Guidance:
- 14 Years and Over
The Corgi AA35304 is a diecast model airplane in 1/72 scale that depicts a North American B-25J Mitchell II bomber of No. 226 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The aircraft is depicted as it appeared in June 1944, stationed at RAF Swanton Morley in Norfolk, England. This is a limited edition model with only 2010 produced worldwide, making it quite collectible.
The B-25 Mitchell was a medium bomber that was flown by both the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and the RAF during World War II. It was a versatile aircraft that was used for a variety of missions, including bombing, strafing, and reconnaissance. The B-25J Mitchell II was a British designation for a lend-lease version of the B-25J Mitchell that was supplied to the RAF.
No. 226 Squadron was a RAF squadron that was formed in 1942. It flew B-25 Mitchells during the Second World War, and participated in a variety of operations, including the bombing of targets in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.