Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "Major Gerald Johnson 49th Fighter Group Philippines" (1944) United States Army Air Forces "Air Power S
Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Fighter-Bomber Aircraft "Major Gerald Johnson 49th Fighter Group Philippines" (1944) United States Army Air Forces "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 5.5 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 P-40N Warhawk flown by Major Gerald Johnson of the 49th Fighter Group was an essential asset to the U.S. Army Air Forces during the Pacific Theater of World War II. In October 1944 Major Johnson who was the commanding officer of the 9th Fighter Squadron was engaged in key aerial combat missions over the Philippines. The P-40N was an improved version of the P-40 series featuring enhanced engine performance and a larger fuel tank for extended range. These improvements made it an effective fighter for ground attack missions and air superiority in the Pacific where the U.S. forces were pushing back Japanese forces after the successful campaigns of 1943-44.Major Johnson’s P-40N Warhawk played a significant role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf one of the largest naval battles in history which occurred in October 1944. The 49th Fighter Group flying P-40s provided air cover for the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carriers and performed critical ground-attack missions. The P-40 though no longer the primary fighter in the Pacific by 1944 w