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Title: Kp009 1: 72 Polikarpov Po-2 Ww2 Russian/Ussr Utility Plane: Plastic Model Kit
Description: Czechoslovakia, 0. Toy. 8 1/4 x 4 x 1 1/2; Plastic model kit of the work horse Polkiarpov biplane. Box has rubbing. Scuffing, bumping, creasing, and signs of exposure to damp. Complete parts. Includes parts list and instructions. 3 sets of decal markings for the model: USSR 1945, USSR 1941-42, CESKOSLOVENSKO 1945. The Polikarpov Po-2 (also U-2, for its initial uchebnyy ("training") role as a flight instruction aircraft) served as a general-purpose Soviet biplane, nicknamed Kukuruznik (Russian: "kukuruza" for maize; thus, "maize duster" or "crop duster") . NATO reporting name "Mule". The reliable, uncomplicated concept of the Po-2's design made it an ideal trainer aircraft, as well as doubling as a low-cost ground attack, aerial reconnaissance, psychological warfare and liaison aircraft during war, proving to be one of the most versatile light combat types to be built in the Soviet Union. As of 1978 it remained in production for a longer period of time than any other Soviet-era aircraft. It is one of the most produced aircraft, and may be the most produced biplane in history, with as many as 30,000 Po-2s built between 1928 and 1959.. Very Good+ .

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