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Carousel 1 AirCraft 6103 P-40 Warhawk Diecast Model RAF No.250 Sqn, Clive Caldwell, Libya, August 1941, (Tomahawk IIB) Limited Edition 1:48 Scale     Length     Width Curtiss P-40 Warhawk     8.25"     9.25" Clive Caldwell joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1939 and by mid-1941 he found himself flying P-40 Tomahawks with the RAF No.250 Squadron in the Western Desert. On August 29th, he was attacked by a pair of Bf 109Es close to Sidi Barrani. German Ace, Lt.Werner Schroer, was one of the attackers (his plane is also modeled in this series) and Caldwell was wounded as his aircraft was hit numerous times. Despite his wounds and the damage to his plane, Caldwell was able to turn the tables on his attackers and managed to shoot down Schroer's wingman. Schroer immediately left the fight and Caldwell was able to make it back to his base at Sidi Haneish. Limited Edition of 600 pieces worldwide. Carousel 1 AirCraft The Carousel 1 "AirCraft" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Carousel 1 "AirCraft" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Optional extended/retracted metal landing gear with rotating wheels and rubber tires. Extremely detailed cockpit interiors with glazed instruments. Detailed removable pilot figures. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Decorative display base for displaying the model on the ground. [See more Carousel 1 AirCraft products] Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a pursuit aircraft, the P40 was first flown on October 14th, 1940.[See more Curtiss P-40 Warhawk products]