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| | Code: EM-37273 
Price: $18.95
Status: In Stock
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| Easy Model Platinum Collection 37273
Curtiss P-40E Warhawk Display Model
USAAF 49th FG, 9th FS, Texas Longhorn, John Landers, Port Moresby, New Guinea, December 1942 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss P-40E Warhawk | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
"Whispering John" Landers claimed four kills with the P-40 during the 49th FG's epic defense of Darwin in northern Australia in mid-1942. He "made ace" in this aircraft which was assigned to his senior flight leader, Capt. "Bitchin" Ben Irvin on December 26, 1942, when he downed two of six Ki-43 "Oscar" fighters. Landers had to bail out of the P-40 moments later when his fighter was shot up by the remaining Oscars." After completing his combat tour in the Pacific, Landers went on to achieve greater fame as the commander of several Eighth Air Force fighter groups. He finished he war with 14.5 confirmed aerial and 20 strafing victories. 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. The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" range presents highy-affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft. While these models may not have the same "heft" as their diecast siblings, they do offer remarkable value for money. Most importantly, they look perfectly at home alongside diecast modes, allowing collectors to "flesh out" their collection with types and paint-schemes not yet available in diecast. Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display model airplanes feature: - Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
- Permanently extended landing gear.
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