Description

Lockheed Martin (Consolidated) B-24H Liberator, 449th BG 719th BS, Dragon Lady II

Fly with the 449th BG 719th BS, Dragon Lady II in this hand-crafted B-24 Liberator Model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured.

• Length – 11.5 inches
• Wingspan – 17.5 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran-Owned Business
• Officially Licensed By Lockheed Martin
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

LOCKHEED MARTIN®, B-24 Liberator®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Squadron Nostalgia LLC

The 449th BG Bombardment Group (Heavy) was initially formed in May 1943. The 449th consisted of four squadrons: 716th, 717th, 718th and 719th. From May 1943 until December 1943, the 449th was located stateside as the Group was organized, equipped and trained. In October 1943, the 449th — having completed its training at Bruning, Nebraska — was declared ready for combat. The air echelon departed in late November 1943 enroute to the 449th’s wartime operating base in Grottaglie, Italy. The ground echelon, consisting of the maintenance and service personnel, moved by rail to Hampton, Virginia and then traveled overseas in merchant ship convoys. The air echelon’s movement overseas took place by the southern route, which gave the crews real experience in long range, over water and flight. Three B-24s crashed enroute to Grottaglie with a significant loss of life including the 719th Squadron Commander. Upon arrival at Grottaglie, the 449th was assigned to the 47th Wing of the Fifteenth Air Force.