P-40 Warhawk 1/72 Die Cast Model-Flying Tigers, Robert Smith Legion Models (LEG-14623LD)

P-40 Warhawk 1/72 Die Cast Model - Flying Tigers, Robert Smith

Features

• Model is approximately 5.5" long with a wingspan of 6.25"
• Propeller rotates
• Includes display stand

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine fighter and ground-attack aircraft used during World War II. Introduced in 1938, it was known for its rugged construction, reliability, and distinctive shark-mouth nose art, especially by the Flying Tigers in China. Powered by an Allison V-1710 engine, the P-40 had a top speed of around 360 mph and was armed with six .50 caliber machine guns. Though outperformed by some enemy aircraft at high altitudes, it excelled in low-level combat and ground support. The Warhawk served in multiple theaters and became a symbol of American resilience and determination during the war.

Robert T. Smith was a skilled and courageous American fighter pilot who served with the Flying Tigers, officially known as the American Volunteer Group (AVG), during World War II. A former U.S. Army Air Corps pilot, he volunteered to fight in China against Japanese forces before the U.S. formally entered the war. Assigned to the 3rd Squadron, "Hell's Angels," Smith flew the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and achieved 8.9 confirmed aerial victories, making him one of the AVG's top aces. Known for his precision and bravery in combat, Smith played a key role in the AVG's success in the China-Burma-India theater.