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This new, unopened model is a 1:48 scale die-cast model of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a World War II-era American fighter aircraft, produced by the Franklin Mint as part of their Armour Collection. The P-38 Lightning was a versatile aircraft used for various missions, including dive bombing, photo reconnaissance, and long-range escort. It was the only American front-line fighter in production from the beginning to the end of WWII. The P-38 was the first 400 mph fighter and had a 40,000-foot ceiling. It was known for its distinctive twin-boom design and powerful armament. The model is hand-decorated and fully assembled, with authentic details and precise scaling. The P-38 played a significant role in the Pacific theater due to its long range. It was nicknamed the “fork-tailed devil” by the Germans. Over 9,900 P-38s were built during the war. This model is part of my late father’s life-long collection. He was a brilliant historian who had an extensive appreciation for WWII memorabilia and also classic cars. See my other listings also!

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Take Flight with the Legendary F-117 Stealth! Soar through history with the iconic F-117 Stealth Fighter model by Franklin Mint/Armour! This 1:48 scale die-cast replica captures the sleek, futuristic design of the U. Air Force’s Gulf War marvel. High-Quality Die-Cast Metal: Durable and meticulously detailed. Authentic Markings: True-to-life decals and insignia. Collector’s Item: A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and model collectors. Why You’ll Love It. Precision Craftsmanship: Impeccable attention to detail, from the sharp angles to the realistic paint job. Display Worthy: Perfect for your collection, office, or as a gift to fellow aircraft aficionados. Historical Significance: Celebrate the innovative engineering of the Gulf War era. Excellent condition with original packaging. Box shows minor wear from storage. Grab this stunning piece today and relive the glory of the F-117 Stealth! ? Don’t Miss Out! Explore our store for more amazing models and exclusive offers. Subscribe now for epic deals and subscriber-only discounts!

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Plane is approximately 17.5″ Long, 11.63″ Wide. 1/48 Scale Replica Plane. High Quality LIMITED EDITION(2000) Die Cast Metal Plane. Plane Condition: Like new, no stand. Box Condition: Minor storage wear. Please inspect pictures carefully, you will receive what you see. This Collectible item will make a great Gift/present for a man/boy to display in his home/office desk or shelf. Please pay within 4 days of auctions end. The item “148 FRANKLIN MINT LOCKHEED F117 NIGHTHAWK STEALTH FIGHTER USAF PLANE DIECAST” is in sale since Tuesday, December 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “qpac888″ and is located in San Francisco, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Vehicle Make: Lockheed
• Material: White Metal
• Theme: World War 2 II Two
• Scale: 1:48
• Features: Limited Edition
• Color: Gray
• Vehicle Type: Military Airplane
• Vehicle Year: 1983
• Character Family: World War II 2 Two
• Age Level: 12-16 Years
• Brand: Franklin Mint
• Recommended Age Range: 14+

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I believe this to be a Franklin Mint product but you look and decide. Very nicely done P38 Lightning from the Armor Collection. New, in the box. Never been out except for pictures. Box has a couple of nicks to it and a little shelf wear but nothing major. The item “Franklin Mint Armour Collection 148 USAF P-38 Lightning U. S. A. A. F. ART. 98115″ is in sale since Monday, May 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “biff55″ and is located in Pacific Grove, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Turks and caicos islands, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Vehicle Make: Boeing
• Model: Boeing P-38 Lightning
• Material: Diecast
• Theme: Pacific War
• Scale: 1:48
• Features: Limited Edition
• MPN: B11B283
• Vehicle Type: Military Airplane
• Age Level: 12-16 Years
• Brand: Franklin Mint
• Aircraft Family: P-38 Lightning
• Recommended Age Range: 12+

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Rare a precision DieCast in huge 1:48 scale 18 in length 26 wingspan. This USAF B17 became famous after completing a Tour of 25 missions of Daylight Bombing over Germany during WW2 the crew became famous and were sent back from England to the US to promote American success the plane was named after the Captains Dennis Dearborns girlfriend , later a star of a feature Film and now resides in the hall of fame Museum US Air base Dayton Ohio where she has been restored , the replica has never been removed from the packing and is in pristine condition with the certificate check the pictures + framed picture of the crew. The item “Franklin Mint 148 B17 Memphis Belle USAF Daylight Heavy Bomber” is in sale since Tuesday, March 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Model Kits\Models”. The seller is “salmon69philip” and is located in tadworth, Surrey. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahrain, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.

• Scale: 1:48

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VERY RARE MODEL, DAMAGED BOX – SEE PHOTOGRAPHS. PRICE REFLECTS BOX CONDITION AND BEING DISPLAYED AT SOME POINT. FEEL FREE TO BROWSE OUR MANY LISTINGS, AND GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR ALL OF OUR LATEST NEWS, PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS. WE HOPE THAT YOU FIND SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO YOU. PLEASE LEAVE US FEEDBACK, AS THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AND YOUR OPINION IS VALUED. The item “FRANKLIN MINT ARMOUR 148 B-25 MITCHELL TONDELAYO USAF WWII ACES” is in sale since Wednesday, May 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Diecast & Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “2010kev1966″ and is located in chartham, Kent. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Colour: Multi-colour
• Material: DIE-CAST
• Scale: 1:48
• MPN: B11B317
• Vehicle Type: Military Airplane
• Vehicle Year: 1944
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Brand: Franklin Mint

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This is a Franklin mint armour F-15E eagle. It is made out of heavy sturdy die cast. It is in great condition and is 1/48 scale. Please refer to the pictures. Thanks for looking and have a great day. The item “Franklin Mint Armour F-15E Eagle USAF Desert Storm 1/48 Scale Die Cast” is in sale since Saturday, June 17, 2017. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “zxareawesome” and is located in Nashville, Tennessee. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Brand: Franklin Mint
• Scale: 1/48
• Vehicle Type: jet fighter
• Material: Diecast metal & Plastic

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