{"product_id":"1-72-diecast-sherman-firefly","title":"1\/72 Diecast Sherman firefly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tank That Took on Tigers - Own the Sherman Firefly in 1\/72 Diecast!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is 4.25 long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating turret and elevating cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainted non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic panel lines access panels and surface details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Sherman Firefly was a British variant of the American M4 Sherman tank adapted during World War II to counter the threat of heavily armoured German tanks like the Tiger and Panther. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with the powerful 17-pounder anti-tank gun the Firefly was capable of penetrating even the thickest German armour at long range—something the standard Sherman struggled to achieve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish engineers had to creatively modify the turret to accommodate the long gun and its recoil leading to a distinctive appearance with a rear-mounted radio box. Despite retaining the Sherman's relatively thin armor the Firefly gave Allied forces a much-needed boost in tank-killing capability. It first saw action in 1944 and played a vital role during the Normandy campaign and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productAttributes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThough produced in limited numbers the Sherman Firefly became one of the most feared Allied tanks by German crews who often prioritized targeting it first on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tiger Hobbies Limited (Formerly Garys Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56965717426562,"sku":"300779","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1957\/1093\/files\/12010LH-6-600x600.jpg?v=1791284027","url":"https:\/\/tankmuseumshop.org\/products\/1-72-diecast-sherman-firefly","provider":"The Tank Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}