ulliBrand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Aircraft Commander John S. McCain South Pacific Force Henderson Field Guadalcanal Island United States Navy 1942 Planes of World War II Series die cast model by Luppa./liliBrand new box./liliDetailed exterior./liliTrue-to-scale detail./liliComes with a display stand./liliThis model does not have any openings./liliMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts./liliDimensions approximately L-5.25 Wingspan-8.75 inches./liliDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel./li/ulpspan stylecolor ff0000;HISTORY ASPECTS/spanbr /The Consolidated PBY Catalina played a vital role in maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions during World War II. In 1942 amidst the intense conflict in the Pacific theater the U.S. Navy deployed the PBY-5a variant to Henderson Field on Guadalcanal Island. Under the command of John S. McCain the Catalina operated as a key asset in the South Pacific Force...