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| | Code: LG-14623LA 
Price: $49.95
Status: New Item In Stock
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| Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft 14623LA
Curtiss P-40B Warhawk Diecast Model
AVG Flying Tigers 1st PS Adam and Eve, White 7, Robert Neale, Kunming, China, 1942 | Limited Edition
700
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Curtiss P-40B Warhawk | | 5.5" | | 6.25" |
The American Volunteer Group (AVG), famously known as the Flying Tigers, was a unit of the Republic of China Air Force, recruited from U.S. aviators to fight against Japan before America entered World War II. Flying shark-mouthed P-40 Warhawks, they achieved remarkable success in 1941 - 1942, destroying far more enemy aircraft than they lost. Led by Claire Chennault, their bravery and skill boosted Chinese morale and became legendary. The unit disbanded in mid-1942, with many members joining the U.S. Army Air Forces. Robert Neale was credited with 13 aerial victories. A former U.S. Navy pilot, he joined the AVG and displayed exceptional skill in combat over Burma and China. Neale later commanded the 1st Squadron but declined a commission when the AVG merged into the USAAF. 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 Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft in 1:72 scale. Legion Models 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.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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