B-45 Tornado

B-45 Tornado airplane model. Experience the power of the B-45 Tornado! Get ready to be captivated by the high-quality mahogany wood and hand-painted design. Every single detail of this model radiates craftsmanship and dedication, giving you the best of both worlds: beauty and strength. The North American B-45 Tornado was the United States Air Force's first operational jet bomber, and the first jet aircraft to be refueled in the air. The B-45 was an important part of the United States's nuclear deterrent for several years in the early 1950s but was rapidly succeeded by the Boeing B-47 Stratojet. B-45s and RB-45s served in the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command from 1950 until 1959.

Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/72. Wingspan 14.5 inches, Length 12 inches.