Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune

FEATURES

• Measures 10.75 inches long
• Wingspan of 11.75 inches
• Ages 14 and up
• We recommend Black, Flesh, Yellow, Silver, Red, Orange
• Paint and glue are sold separately
• 57 parts

DETAILS

1:104 Scale. This kit comes moulded in blue and clear. Measures 10.75 inches long. 57 pieces. Mould is setup for Operation Deep Freeze. This special version also includes collectible trading card #2. Look for the gold sticker!

As used by the US Navy, the P2V-7 served a variety of functions, being easily adaptable to maritime patrol, mine laying, or torpedo bomber duties. It was also used extensively as a hurricane tracker.
During the International Geophysical Year -known as IGY (1957 to 1958) and particularly in connection with Operation Deep Freeze, several Neptune’s were equipped with skis and were used by the Navy in the Antarctic.
IGY was a collaborative effort among 40 nations to carry out earth science studies from the North Pole to the South Pole.
The U.S. along with New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Norway, Chile, Argentina, and the U.S.S.R. agreed to go to the South Pole, the least explored area on Earth. Their goal was to advance world knowledge of Antarctic hydrography and weather systems, glacial movements, and marine life.