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| | Code: HM-HA9206 
Price: $119.95
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| Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA9206
Curtiss Tomahawk Mk II Diecast Model
RAF No.250 (Sudan) Sqn, AK498, Clive Caldwell, North Africa, 1942 | |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss Tomahawk Mk II | | 8.25" | | 9.25" |
In 1942, Clive Caldwell, Australia's top WWII fighter ace, flew the Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk in North Africa with the RAF's No. 112 Squadron. Known for its shark-mouth nose art, the Tomahawk was rugged and reliable, though outclassed by German Bf 109s. Caldwell skillfully exploited its strengths - excellent diving speed and durability - earning several kills during this period. His aggressive tactics and gunnery skill made him a respected and feared pilot. Despite early aircraft limitations, Caldwell adapted quickly to desert warfare, becoming a key figure in the air campaign over Libya and Egypt, boosting morale and proving the value of Allied airpower. 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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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