Douglas Dauntless & Devastator squadron

Warlord Blood Red Skies Douglas Dauntless & Devastator Squadron 1:200 WWII Mass Air Combat Table Top War Game 772412007UnpaintedDescription: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION At the Battle of Midway the US Navy relied on two aircraft: the SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber and TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber. At Midway Dauntless aircraft crippled all four of the Japan... moreese carriers. The importance of the Douglas SBD Dauntless’ performance over the course of the war cannot be overstated. Despite relatively poor manueverability and only adequate performance it was this aircraft that crippled all four of the Japanese carriers in the theatre-defining Battle of Midway. Despite this performance the type was phased out before war’s end though it had only entered service in 1940. The TBD Devastator entered service in 1937 and enjoyed a brief tenure as the most advanced flying aircraft for any navy in the world. However with rapidly evolving technology it was already outdated by the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. At Midway 41 Devastators recorded zero torpedo hits and only six returned to their carriers their only arguable success being the distraction of the enemy Zeros from the Dauntless Dive Bombers. The aircraft was withdrawn from service shortly after Midway – replaced by the Grumman TBF Avenger. SAFETY WARNING This product contains detailed models small parts and essential pointed components. This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14 years.