Minicraft Models Legends in the Making

The Tall Ship "Cutty Sark" Puzzle The major seafaring event that took place annually in the 1800's was the "The Race of the Tea Clippers". Built in 1869, the Cutty Sark made its maiden voyage in 1870, but was never able to win the annual race. The ship, now restored, is located in Greenwich, and is fully open to public viewing. #50011 - $19.99

The Berlin Airlift "Candy Bomber" Puzzle During the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949, Colonel Gail S. Halvorsen of Utah became known as the 'Candy Bomber' because he repeatedly dropped candy to the German children from his aircraft on his approach to the runways. While waiting for his aircraft to be unloaded, he decided to walk to the end of the runway and photograph C-54s making their landing approach. As he stood at the barbed wire fence, he talked to German children who were watching the airplanes land. They asked him if he had any gum or candy, and he gave them two pieces of gum from his pocket. He promised to bring them more on his next flight, saying that he would drop it to them as he passed over them while landing. When the children asked how they would be able to tell which of the airplanes was his, he told them that he would "wiggle his wings" as he approached. #50010 - $19.99

Saga of the Pacific Clipper Puzzle The Clipper was considered the finest commercial planes in the air and established aircraft as transoceanic carriers in the 1940's. December 7, 1941 brought the Golden Era to an end. The Pacific Clipper was on the last leg of a four-day flight from San Francisco to New Zealand, when the attack happened, thus halting the scheduled flight. The only way to get back to the United States was to turn the plane around and fly west. By doing this, the Pacific Clipper became the first non-scheduled commercial flight around the world, and since they had no radio contact, used an atlas and a compass for navigation. #50005 - $19.99

USAF Thunderbirds Puzzle Fantastic image of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds in flight over the Statue of Liberty! The Air Force's official demonstration team was activated in 1953. The F-16's shown on our puzzle is an outstanding performed for the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force and all nations whose boundaries are patrolled and defended. 50006 - $19.99

United States Coast Guard Cutter "Eagle" Puzzle

The largest of the five Tall Ships, the Eagle is the only active commissioned sailing vessel in the United States Maritime service. Today's Eagle is used as a training vessel for cadets and instructors for the United States Coast Guard. This ship has been serving in this capacity for more than 50 years. The Eagle is home-ported at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. #50016 - $19.99

Top Gun School Puzzle The Top Gun program was designed to train experienced Navy and Marine Corps fighter crews in the most effective use of fighter-type aircraft. Image shows training session over the desert. #50008 - $19.99