Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7503
Boeing P-26A Peashooter Diecast Model
USAAC 95th PS, March Field, CA, 1935
Limited Edition
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing P-26A Peashooter | | 6" | | 7" |
Boeing’s first and last all-metal monoplane fighter produced for the US Army Air Corps was the P-26. Known as the “Peashooter” there were 111 P-26As produced. The wings were braced with wire instead of wooden struts and this reduced drag and along with a 500 hp engine the aircraft was much faster than the older bi-planes. The mono-wing alsomeant a higher landing speed so flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down. It had fixed landing gear and an open cockpit with just a windscreen to protect the pilot.
On August 20 1917 the 95th Aero Squadron was formed at Kelly Field Texas. In 1927 the Squadron was inactivated at March Field California. Only 10 months later the Squadron was re-activated as the 95th Pursuit Squadron and retained the “Kicking Mule” insignia used since 1917. After several moves the 19th found itself at March Field California on August 9 1932 for the next 6 years as part of the 17th Pursuit Group. The 95th flew the P-26 in 1934 and 1935 when it was replaced by the Northrop A-17.
Limited Edition of 1000 pieces worldwide.
Designed as a pursuit monoplane for the USAAC, the P-26 was first flown on March 20th, 1932. Affectionately nicknamed “Peashooter,” the P-26 was the first all-metal production fighter. Its wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, which created less drag and allowed for greater maneuverability and faster flight—so fast, in fact, that landing flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down upon final approach. The cockpit area sat forward of center, and the pilot had nothing but a small windscreen to protect his face and a protruding headrest to protect his head. © Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Hinged extending/retracting landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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