{"product_id":"blood-red-skies-douglas-dauntless-devastator-squadron","title":"Blood Red Skies: Douglas Dauntless \u0026 Devastator Squadron","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlood Red Skies: Douglas Dauntless \u0026amp; Devastator Squadron\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Battle of Midway the US Navy relied on two aircraft: the SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber and TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber. At Midway, Dauntless aircraft crippled all four of the Japanese carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe importance of the Douglas SBD Dauntless’ performance over the course of the war cannot be overstated. Despite relatively poor manoeuvrability and only adequate performance, it was this aircraft that crippled all four of the Japanese carriers in the theatre-defining Battle of Midway. Despite this performance, the type was phased out before war’s end, though it had only entered service in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TBD Devastator entered service in 1937 and enjoyed a brief tenure as the most advanced flying aircraft for any navy in the world. However, with rapidly evolving technology it was already outdated by the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. At Midway, 41 Devastators recorded zero torpedo hits and only six returned to their carriers, their only arguable success being the distraction of the enemy Zeros from the Dauntless Dive Bombers. The aircraft was withdrawn from service shortly after Midway – replaced by the Grumman TBF Avenger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Warlord Resin Dauntless aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 x Warlord Resin Devastator aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Advantage Flying Bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Punchboard with Game Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Aircraft Cards (Dauntless, Devastator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Doctrine Card (Interlocking Fire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Aircraft Trait Cards (1 x Sluggish, 1 x Laden)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Waterslide Aircraft Markings Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Red Skies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57784924143997,"sku":"772412007","price":25.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/772412007-Douglas-Dauntless-_-Devastator-squadron1_41958bfa-40e6-40f7-bbc7-fa7bebd08c29.jpg?v=1779213106","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/blood-red-skies-douglas-dauntless-devastator-squadron","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}