Academy 12587 1/72 Lockheed PV-1 Patrol Bomber [Aus Decals]

Twin-engine aircraft primarily designed for long-range patrol and anti-submarine warfare missions in World War II. Navy version of the Lockheed Ventura, built by Lockheed subsidiary Vega Aircraft Corporation. (P-Patrol, V-Vega, 1).

Markings

• PV-1 "Scooters Dream", unknown unit, Russell Islands, Solomon, mid-1943
  
• PV-1 "Blonde Blitz", unknown unit, Russell Islands, Solomon, mid-1943
  
• PV-1 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) 150, West Field, Tinian, Mariana Islands, Oct 1944
  
• B-34 "Lexington" built for RAF but used by USAAF for coastal patrols/training missions
  
• RB-34 "Lexington" USAAF, Randolph Field, TX, 1942 ('R' = 'Restricted from combat use')
  
• B-34, Col Michael Alexandrovich Eryomin, 128th Air Division, 'Za Pobedu' (For Victory).