P-40B Warhawk 1/48 Die Cast Model

P-40B Warhawk1/72 Die Cast Model - AVG Flying Tigers 3rd PS Hell's Angels, Robert Smith, Burma, November 1941

Features

• Model is approximately 7.75" long with a 9.25" wingspan
• Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
• Includes pilot figure
• Optional-position landing gear
• Detachable ordnance loads
• Opening Canopy
• Display stand included
• Rotating Propeller

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat fighter and ground-attack aircraft used during World War II. Introduced in 1938, it was known for its rugged design, powerful Allison V-1710 engine, and distinctive shark-mouth nose art, especially with the Flying Tigers in China. Though outperformed by newer fighters later in the war, the P-40 excelled in low-altitude combat and was vital in early Allied operations across North Africa, the Pacific, and China-Burma-India theaters. Reliable and durable, the Warhawk earned respect for its combat resilience, contributing significantly to the air war before being phased out by more advanced aircraft.

Robert Smith was a pilot with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), famously known as the Flying Tigers, during World War II. Composed of U.S. aviators recruited to aid China against Japanese aggression before America officially entered the war, the Flying Tigers became legendary for their skill and daring. Flying P-40 Warhawks adorned with shark-mouth nose art, Smith and his comrades achieved remarkable success, downing numerous enemy aircraft and boosting Allied morale. Smith's service exemplified the courage and commitment of these volunteer pilots, whose impact far outweighed their numbers and whose legacy endures as a symbol of bravery and international solidarity.