Custom B-24 Liberator Mahogany Model Desert Pink “Ready, Willing and Able” 26.5\" For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning, premium museum-quality custom desktop display model of the iconic Consolidated B-24D Liberator heavy bomber.

This exquisite piece is expertly hand-carved from solid mahogany wood and meticulously hand-painted to replicate one of the most famous and tragic aircraft to serve in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II: Aircraft #36, "Ready, Willing and Able".

The model beautifully showcases the historically accurate "Desert Pink" camouflage scheme, which was famously applied to American heavy bombers operating out of North Africa and southern Italy to blend into the arid landscapes below.

Specifications & Features:

• Material: 100% Solid Mahogany Wood (Hand-carved and hand-painted)

• Wingspan: 26.5 inches

• Length: 17 inches

• Scale: Large-scale desktop showcase display

• Finish: Matte/Semi-gloss

historically accurate theater paint finish with recessed panel line detailing

• Condition: small chipped off piece on the tail (see images).

NOTE ON CONDITION / STAND:

Please note that this listing is for the B-24D aircraft airframe model only. The original vertical wooden desktop display stand is NOT included. The model features a standard pre-drilled mounting slot on its underbelly, allowing it to easily fit a generic replacement arm or be suspended for a realistic in-flight ceiling display. The model is priced accordingly to reflect the missing base.

Meticulous Historical Markings & Nose Art Included:

This model features highly accurate tactical group and squadron markings rendered beautifully across the airframe:

• Fuselage Nose Art: Features the hand-painted official aircraft nickname 'Ready, Willing and Able" alongside the prominent visual callsign #36.

• Squadron Insignia: The nose section displays the official emblem of the 512th Bombardment Squadron -the striking skull and crossbones overlaid on a black three-bladed propeller.

• Vertical & Horizontal Stabilizers (Tail Fin Markings):

Triangle inside a Circle: The official group identifier for the historic 376th Bombardment Group (Heavy), known affectionately as the "Liberandos".

• AAF Serial Number: Clearly displays the tail registry 272768.

• Squadron & Flight Modifiers:

Features the red, white, and blue squadron flash alongside the "2" roundel and black-and-white formation alignment blocks used by pilots to maintain position during high-altitude combat boxes.

The History Behind the Wings:

This model honors the legendary crew of 1st Lt. Ralph Jackson, assigned to the

15th Air Force, 512th Bomb Squadron.

On December 28, 1943, during a critical mission targeting the railroad marshalling yards in Vicenza, Italy, this aircraft flew on the vulnerable leading right wing of the formation.

Before reaching the target, the squadron was ambushed by a massive force of over 70 Axis fighters. “Ready, Willing and Able” sustained severe combat damage and ultimately crashed near Lago di Fimon in Arcugnano, Italy, where a permanent memorial stands today honoring the immense bravery and sacrifice of its ten-man crew.