Two 1/48th Revell PV-1 Venturas

Gallery Article by David Rapasi on June 6 2012

 

 

These two models depict Navy Venturas of VPB 133"The Hit Paraders" stationed on Roi-Namur, in the Kwajalein Atoll, from Sept. '44 until March of '45.

This Navy squadron flew with MAG 31 Corsairs in attacks on Wotie, Lae, Jaluit, and Likiep Islands up to early 1945.

VPB 133 was transferred to Iwo Jima in March of 1945.

 

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These models are finished with Model Master paint, kit decals and homemade stencils.

Enjoy the photos.

Dave

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Photos and text © by David Rapasi