Italeri 1/35 Lcvp With Us Infantry Plastic Model Kit 6524

Italeri 1/35 Lcvp With Us Infantry Plastic Model Kit 6524
D-DAY SERIES – NORMANDY 1944/2014
100% NEW
MOULDS
CONTAINS: 1 LANDING CRAFT, 3 CREW FIGURES AND 25 MULTIPOSE U.S.
INFANTRY FIGURES
Developed by Higgins Industries of New Orleans on
the basis of a flat bottomed boat used in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP
(Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel) took part in all the major amphibious
operations of Second World War, in Europe and the Pacific. Its task was to
shuttle back and forth between the big ships and the beaches, carrying up to
thirty men, light vehicles and anything else that was needed. Generally armed
with two rear-mounted machine guns, it was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott
petrol engine or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end of the Second
World War the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of roles. It saw
action in Korea and Indochina and has also been adapted for civilian use all
over the world.