GMP 3502702
Curtiss P-40E Warhawk Diecast Model
USAAF 49th FG, 9th FS, "Texas Longhorn", John Landers, Port Moresby, New Guinea, December 1942
Limited Edition | 1:35 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss P-40E Warhawk | | 11.25" | | 12.75" |
“Whispering John” Landers claimed four kills with the P-40 during the 49th FG’s epic defense of Darwin in northern Australia in mid-1942. He “made ace” in this aircraft which was assigned to his senior flight leader, Capt. “Bitchin” Ben Irvin) on December 26, 1942, when he downed two of six Ki-43 “Oscar” fighters. Landers had to bail out of the P-40 moments later when his fighter was shot up by the remaining Oscars.” After completing his combat tour in the Pacific, Landers went on to achieve greater fame as the commander of several Eighth Air Force fighter groups. He finished he war with 14.5 confirmed aerial and 20 strafing victories.
Designed to meet a USAAC requirement for a pursuit aircraft, the P-40 Warhawk was first flown on October 14th, 1938. This aircraft was tough, virtually trouble-free and saw continual improvements to arms, armor and engines. The P-40 served in numerous combat areas; often outclassed by its adversaries in speed, maneuverability and rate of climb, it earned a reputation for extreme ruggedness. Its strong construction, heavy firepower, and ability to dive enabled it to compete with enemy fighters, and it was a formidable ground-attack aircraft. P-40s were also flown by the famed Flying Tigers against the Japanese in China.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GMP range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. GMP diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Functional extending/retracting landing gear.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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