Lt Col Edward McComas. Aka: “Reconnaissance Ace of Aces”. 1/72nd Scale(approx)- RARE! This is a replica of Lt. Colonel Edward McComas of the 118th TRS while he was with the 23rd Fighter Group in Luliang, China in 1945. Lieutenant Colonel McComas claimed his first aerial victory on October 16, 1944. He claimed a second victory on November 20, and then two more on December 5. On December 19, McComas claimed his fifth and sixth kills, officially becoming a flying ace. He claimed victories seven and eight two days later. On December 23, McComas and his wingman were flying a reconnaissance mission of a Japanese airfield near Canton, China. While approaching the airfield, McComas engaged and shot down an enemy plane. At the airfield, Japanese pilots scrambled to their planes and began taking off in order to confront the two Americans. He attacked the airstrip and downed two planes just after they took off. While trying to evade McComas’ guns, the two enemy planes collided and crashed. McComas was credited with shooting down five Japanese planes that day, thus making him the only pilot in the China-Burma-India Theater to achieve ace in a day status. The next day, McComas claimed his 14th and final aerial victory of the war, making him one of the top aces of the Fourteenth Air Force. This Christmas Ornament has some amazing detail! Realistic Landing gear the front gear wheels even turn! This one features a silver finish w/ USAF decals on each side and on the top of the left wing and bottom of the right wing. Made of die cast metal this is ONE AWESOME Collectible Airplane! This will look SWEET hanging from ANYWHERE! 1/72nd Scale (approx) – dimensions: Length 6.00″ Wingspan 8.00″. This DELUXE model with come in the original factory packaging, on a stand. You will need to remove the screws from the stand, and the bottom of the plane prior to being able to display as an ornament. CARE needs to be taken when removing the plane from packaging given the detailed nature of some of the parts. Add a piece of WWII legacy to your collection or gift it to someone who appreciates the courage and craftsmanship of the era. This Custom designed Ornament will look Great on the tree! Or will make a GREAT stocking stuffer for the person on your list with everything! They won’t have this! ONE OF A KIND! Each of my custom ornaments is made with acute attention to detail, and each is designed to hang as horizontal as possible for the best display on your tree! – I also use custom ordered parts that are designed to blend in, and not detract from the ornament itself! Some use large bulky eye screws that are way to big for these ornaments. I also have multiple HD pictures from ALL angles, don’t take a chance for any surprises with just a single (many times blurry / out of focus) picture! This ornament will come complete with a Deluxe ornament hanger similar to the one pictured! Don’t miss this opportunity! Check out the other Military Planes & Vehicles, Fire Engines, Rescue Vehicles, Ambulance & Police Vehicle ornaments on my auctions now! Matchbox Monkey Ornaments Keychains. You won’t be disappointed! Enjoy this YEAR round! These ornaments can also be dual use – as Rear View mirror hangers! Other Jet, Plane, and other Aircraft Ornaments in my store now! If you don’t see what you are searching for, please ask! I may have just what you want or can maybe find one just for you!