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TABLE OF CONTENTSNew & Noteworthy............................................3PRE-WWI / WWIEarly Aviation / World War I..............................4Allies .................................................................5Germany...........................................................6WORLD WAR IIBetween the Wars............................................7Germany’s Rise / World War II.........................8The Home Front ...............................................9USAAF............................................................10U.S. Bombers ............................................10-13Fighters......................................................14-19Royal Air Force..........................................20-21Finnish & Soviet..............................................21Africa / D-Day .................................................22Luftwaffe....................................................23-25Pearl Harbor / Wake Island............................26Japan..............................................................27Doolittle Raid / Santa Cruz / Midway..............28War in the Pacific ...........................................29U.S. Navy .......................................................30MilitaryU.S. Navy & Marines in Korea .......................31U.S. Air Force in Korea...................................32Strategic Air Command...................................33Vietnam...................................................34-35Modern Attack Planes.....................................36Modern Bombers / Sub Hunters ....................37Modern Fighters ........................................38-39Reconnaissance .............................................39X-Planes.........................................................40Space.........................................................40-41Transports.......................................................42Helicopters......................................................43Trainers ..........................................................44Training / Bases / Mishaps .............................45Branches of Service .................................46-47Blue Angels.....................................................47Nose Art..........................................................48Pin-Ups......................................................48-49Art & Culture...................................................49Collections / Modeling.....................................50CivilGeneral Aviation.............................................51Pioneers..........................................................52Racing / Aviation History ................................53Airships / Flying Boats....................................54Propliners........................................................55Commercial Aviation..................................56-60Manufacturers / Jet Engines...........................61Airports / Disasters.........................................61Aircraft A-ZHollywood Movies...........................................62Just for Fun / Sci-Fi........................................63Dear Fellow Aviation Lover,The United States’ legendary tactical air power– first used to win World War II and later refined inKorea’s “MiG Alley” – was mastered in Vietnamwith the achievement of absolute air superiority.Both the B-57 Canberra jet bomber and the UH-1“Huey” helicopter were instrumental in maintainingthat critical advantage. While B-57s huntedtruck convoys along the notorious Ho Chi Minhtrail, the ubiquitous Huey became a lasting symbolof the war – swooping in and striking with cannonsand rockets, offloading troops, and quickly evacuatingthe wounded. Now, you can own your ownlimited edition, scale models of these famousVietnam-era aircraft (see below)!On thecover:Huggingthe HillsDanZoernig.During theVietnamWar, aMartin B-57Canberratacticalbomber (see model below) soarsabove a lush valley on its way todestroy a Viet Cong stronghold. This19"x 13" print is signed and numbered by the artist.#71846C Reg: $ 44.95 Now: $ 29.95SpecialPurchase!Save 25 %LIMITED EDITIONMartin B-57Canberra Die CastModelEntering service with theU.S. Air Force in 1953, theMartin B-57 Canberra wasthe first U.S. jet bomber to dropbombs during combat.A replica of a Canberraflown by the 8 th TacticalBomb Squadron during theVietnam War, this 1/144 scale,die cast model features engraved panel lines, a plasticcanopy, realistic engine nacelles, optional-position landinggear, authentic markings, and a certificate of authenticity.5½" long; includes a display stand.#95875C Reg: $ 19.95 Now: $ 14.95Bell UH-1B Iroquois“Huey” ModelSpecial Introductory Price!Save 33 %Good thru May 1, 2013LIMITED EDITIONA note about our products: Historic Aviation is proud to bring you the finestquality products documenting aviation history. To provide a comprehensivecontext, we carry products that represent enemy combatants such as NaziGermany and Imperial Japan. It is not our intent to glorify those entities but tooffer you the most complete selection of historically accurate products available,lest we forget. A final reminder: the models, figures and other collectibles in thiscatalog are not toys but rather are intended for collectors ages 14 and above.And those are only two of the more than 450new items that you’ll find in this edition ofHistoric Aviation. So make a list of the ones you’dlike, then call us at 800-225-5575, mail in the orderform provided, or place your order online atHistoricAviation.com.Thanks,Greg HerrickP.S. At 1/18 scale, the Huey below is over 3 feetlong! If you want to go even bigger, check out thesale-priced, Douglas DC-6 1/24 scale propliner kiton page 55 – it has a 5-foot wingspan!For Vietnam VeteransA salute to your bravery and sacrificesfor our nation, these patriotic items feature“Vietnam Veteran” and a Vietnamservice ribbon bar to show that youfought valiantly for America.Cap – This 100% acrylic,khaki-colored capfeatures anembroideredribbon bardesign on thefront, a precurvedvisor, andan adjustable strap.#63240AA $ 14.95“Served with Pride”Shirt – Made of 100%pre-washed cotton, thisscreen-printed, olivedrab t-shirt features“Served with Pride”superimposed over amap of Vietnam.$19.95 eachA replicaof “Ace ofSpades,” a UH-1B Huey flownby the 174 th Assault HelicopterCompany “Sharks,” U.S. Army,during the Vietnam War, this1/18 scale, plastic model featuresengraved panel lines andOver 3-Feet Long!simulated rivets; a fully outfittedcockpit and cabin with clearwindows; opening doors; a40mm gun nose and two 7-inchrocket pods; realistic landingskids; and authentic markings, including “shark’s mouth” nose art.38" long with a 32" rotorspan; minor assembly required.......#95463E $ 99.95For the latestupdates andannouncements,andto converse with fellowaviation enthusiasts,visit us on Facebook!Medium.................#63241AALarge.....................#63242AAX-Large.................#63243AAXX-Large..................#63244BSign – This sign features“Served with Pride” andcrossed M16s superimposedover a map of Vietnam.Made in the USA of 24-gaugesteel, it includes mounting holesand measures 12"x 16".#64251AA $ 19.95Electronic CatalogLoad Historic Aviation on yoursmartphone! 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