Collections Etc Collectible Scale Die-Cast Model Douglas Dauntless US WarbirdFirst flown in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's workhorse dive bomber during World War II The cockpit accommodated the pilot who manned a fixed forward gun, and the rear cockpit contained a machine gun as a major defense role Purposely designed holes on the brake flaps helped the plane achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target This 1: 72 scale metal replica, complete with display stand, is a prized collectible