100% NEW MOULDS
CONTAINS: 1 LANDING CRAFT, 3 CREW FIGURES AND 25 MULTIPOSE U.S. INFANTRY
FIGURES
Developed by Higgins Industries of New Orleans on the basis of a
flatbottomedboat used in the Louisiana marshlands, the LCVP (Landing
Craft,Vehicle and Personnel) took part in all the major amphibious operations
ofSecond World War, in Europe and the Pacific. Its task was to shuttle backand
forth between the big ships and the beaches, carrying up to thirty men,light
vehicles and anything else that was needed. Generally armed with
tworear-mounted machine guns, it was powered by a 250 HP Hall Scott
petrolengine or a 225 HP Gray diesel engine. After the end of the Second
WorldWar the LCVP stayed in service, occupying a number of roles. It saw
actionin Korea and Indochina and has also been adapted for civilian use all
overthe world.