Curtiss P-40B HAWK 81A-2 Aircraft Fighter "3rd Pursuit Squadron American Volunteer Group P-8127 Serial 47 China" (June 1942) "WW2 Aircrafts Series"
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Curtiss P-40B HAWK 81A-2 Aircraft Fighter "3rd Pursuit Squadron American Volunteer Group P-8127 Serial : 47 China" (June 1942) "WW2 Aircrafts Series" die cast model by Forces of Valor. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Intricately detailed engine. Officially licensed product. Decorative removable bombs. Full colored ground parking display base. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Interchangeable propeller designs for spinning/static models. Dimensions approximately Length- 5 Wingspan- 6.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Curtiss P-40B also known as the "Tomahawk" or "Hawk 81A-2" was an American single-engine fighter aircraft that was used extensively in World War II. One notable unit that flew the P-40B was the 3rd Pursuit Squadron also known as the "Flying Tigers" a volunteer group of American pilots who fought for China against Japan in the early stages of the war.The 3rd Pursuit Squadron was deployed to China in 1941 and quickly gained a reputation for their effectiveness in air combat. They flew the P-40B extensively in their missions which included escorting bombers attacking enemy airfields and engaging in dogfights with Japanese planes.The P-40B was also used by the Royal Air Forces 112 Squadron in North Africa. They saw action in the Western Desert Campaign providing close air support to ground forces and engaging in air-to-air combat with German pla