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| | Code: OD-AC009 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC009
Curtiss P-40E Warhawk Diecast Model
RAF No.112 Sqn, Neville Duke, North Africa, 1942, (Kittyhawk I) |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss P-40E Warhawk | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
The Curtiss P-40 was an American, single engined, single-seat all metal fighter and ground attack aircraft. Built by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Buffalo, the aircraft first flew in October 1938. The Kittihawk was the P-40D variant, following on from the Warhawk and Tomahawk. The Kittihawk was used to best advantage during WWII by the Allied air forces in North Africa, the Southwest Pacific and China. This model, which comes complete with display stand, takes on the desert camouflage as used in the Mediterranean and North African operations, where the aircraft was flown by the prominent WWII flying ace, Neville Duke. Squadron Leader Neville Duke was the top Allied flying ace in the Mediterranean Theathre, where he shot down at least 27 enemy aircraft. After the war, he became known as one of the world's most successful test pilots, flying for the Hawker Company. At one time he held the world air speed record flying a Hawker Hunter F Mk3 at 727.63 mph along the south coast of England. 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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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