ICM US WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilots) (1943-1945) ICM 1:32 (32108)

[Julien]

US WASP (1943-1945)

ICM 1:32 (32108)

 

 

The WASPs or Women's Air Force Service Pilots was a civilian Women organisation which were US Federal Service Employees. As well as training other pilots they would ferry aircraft around, and test aircraft. Their aim was to free up male pilots for combat roles. The WASPs were disbanded on late 1944 is slightly dubious circumstances.  It is estimated that WASP members delivered half of all aircraft production in the US Thirty-eight members lost their lives in accidents, eleven died during training, and twenty-seven were killed on active duty missions, as they were not classed a military they had none of the rights or privileges, and were in the end pretty badly treated. Members only gained veteran status in the late 1970s with the award of a WWI Victory medal in the early 1980s. 

 

 

Figures

This is ICMs figure set. There are three figures, two pilots and one ground personnel it look like. All are what would be considered dressed for the period. In general the mould in crisp and clean with plenty of detail. . Like ICM's recent figures these are well sculpted and should build up well.

 

 

 

Conclusion

This is another great set from ICM and looks like they will add to any setting the modeller wishes to use them in. Highly recommended. 

 

Available in the UK from importers H G Hannants Ltd.

 

Review sample courtesy of

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Excellent now hopefully we can get them to scale it down to 1/48 & 1/72.