Corgi Flying Mule Collection US35209
Curtiss P-40E Warhawk Diecast Model
AVG Flying Tigers, White 108, Tex Hill, China, 1942 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss P-40E Warhawk | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
David Lee "Tex" Hill was one of the great P-40 aces of World War II. Recruited in 1941 to serve in the American Volunteer Group (better known as The Flying Tigers), Hill served as a flight leader and later as squadron leader of the 2nd Squadron. During his time with The Flying Tigers, he was credited with 10.25 kills.
Hill and the other Flying Tigers pilots achieved fame in the early part of World War II, in large part because they were the only Americans fighting against the Japanese at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. Many of the tactics developed by The Flying Tigers went on to become the basic Pacific Theatre fighter tactics used throughout the war. Although The Flying Tigers never had more than three squadrons of 18 P-40s, the group's name became synonymous with the enduring image of the P-40 Warhawk and its shark's mouth nose art.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale P-40 Warhawk series includes a wide selection of E and F variants. The landing gear and gear doors on each model are constructed as complete subassemblies for quick installation, with detail of the wing's construction visible inside the wheel wells on most models (see photos). Releases may also feature a center mounted fuel tank or bomb below the fuselage and a delicate photo-etched metal target sight in front of the canopy (see photos). The E variant includes a carburetor scoop on top of the engine cowling and pairs of exhaust nozzles on either side. The F variant is correctly modeled with an upgraded engine that features a slightly-forward radiator scoop, absent carburetor scoop and different exhaust stacks.
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The Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Models in this range are produced in limited quantities with individually numbered certificates as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series. They are highly collectible and have become very desirable among Corgi Aviation Archive collectors.
Corgi "Flying Mule Collection" 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Commissioned box artwork.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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