USAAF 20TH FG 1944 "GENTLE ANNIE" P-38 LIGHTNING
5th in the MAS Series
Spec Cast has just announced their second World War II Series! This Series is officially called the "Classic WWII Military Airplane Series". It features (3) types of aircraft and a total of (8) planes in the Series. Total numbers produced are projected to run approximately 2500 for each aircraft. Release dates are staggered beginning January 1, 2000 through December 1, 2000.
On April 8, 1944 Col. Harold J Rau, CO of the 20th FG, Kingscliffe led a last minute fighter sweep over Germany during which he scored all of his victories. His group won a Distinguished Unit Citation for this effort. He managed to down one of Bf 109, as well as confirmed four unidentified twin engine aircraft destroyed on the ground during the course of the legendary mission. This plane (Gentle Annie) was lost during a strafing mission when hit by flak at Le Treport on June 16, 1944.
Item Number: AA41003
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