P-40B Warhawk 1/48 Diecast Model - "AVG" No.21, flown by Greg Boyinton, 1st Pursuit Sqn., Jan 1942 - HA9209
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.
