{"product_id":"corgi-1-72-lockheed-p-38j-15-lo-virginia-marie-43-28538-194-475th-fg-satans-angels","title":"CORGI 1\/72 Lockheed P-38J-15-LO \"Virginia Marie\", 43-28538 \/ 194, 475th FG \"Satan's Angels\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORGI 1\/72 Lockheed P-38J-15-LO “Virginia Marie” – 43-28538 \/ 194, 475th FG “Satan’s Angels”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring the striking presence of one of the Pacific Theatre’s most distinctive fighters to your collection with this CORGI Aviation Archive 1\/72 scale diecast model of the Lockheed P-38J Lightning “Virginia Marie”. Finely detailed and ready to display straight from the box, this release captures the bold markings and twin-boom silhouette of an aircraft flown by the famed 475th Fighter Group during operations in the South-West Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P-38 Lightning was a formidable long-range fighter, its twin-engine design offering both reliability and firepower in demanding Pacific conditions. With concentrated nose-mounted armament and excellent performance at altitude, it became one of the most respected Allied aircraft in the theatre. The 475th Fighter Group, known to their adversaries as the “Bloody Butchers of Rabaul”, earned a fearsome reputation for their effectiveness in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Virginia Marie” stands out for her uniquely developed progressive paint scheme, applied and refined by ground crew of the 433rd Fighter Squadron at Hollandia Airfield in 1944. Featuring extensive use of medium blue squadron markings, the aircraft became a celebrated example of unit identity and wartime nose art creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis finely crafted model faithfully reproduces the P-38J’s distinctive twin-boom design and bold markings, making it an essential addition for collectors of WWII aviation history and Pacific Theatre aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale diecast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLockheed P-38J-15-LO “Virginia Marie” – 43-28538 \/ 194\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e475th Fighter Group, 433rd Fighter Squadron “Satan’s Angels”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Pacific Theatre markings and nose art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotating propellers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to display (no assembly required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium Aviation Archive diecast construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Diecast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Limited Edition certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold tribute to one of the most visually distinctive Lightning aircraft of the Second World War, this model captures both the artistry and combat power of the legendary P-38 in Pacific service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493730767009,"sku":"AA36618","price":169.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/aa36618_1.webp?v=1780441628","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/corgi-1-72-lockheed-p-38j-15-lo-virginia-marie-43-28538-194-475th-fg-satans-angels","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}