SBD-3 Dauntless "Dusty Kleiss" BuNo.3232, S-7, Scouting Six, USS Enterprise, 4th June, 1942

Product Dimensions: 5.52 x 6.92 x 2.26 in.

Model History and Information: Norman Jack Kleiss, known as Dusty, was a dive-bomber pilot with Scouting Squadron Six aboard USS Enterprise. On 4 June 1942, during the Battle of Midway, he took part in the attack that struck the Japanese carrier Kaga. He also flew with Enterprise's dive bombers on 6 June in the strikes that helped sink the cruiser Mikuma. For his actions during the air battle of Midway on 4 to 6 June 1942 he received the Navy Cross. The SBD-3 Dauntless was the Douglas scout and dive bomber that equipped the Enterprise air group at Midway. The markings on this model follow the aircraft named in the product title.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model
• Aircraft represented: SBD-3 Dauntless "Dusty Kleiss" BuNo.3232, S-7, Scouting Six, USS Enterprise, 4th June, 1942

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with internal protective packaging.

Availability: In production, estimated arrival April 2027.