Corgi Aviation Archive Curtis WARHAWK P-40E USAAF 49th FG 9th FS AA35203

Description: Welcome to my listing for a rare and desirable 1/72 Scale Corgi Aviation Archive Curtis P40E Warhawk this is AA35203. This Superb and different release represents an "E" model Warhawk.She is Marked as “White 86” the mount of USAAF Ace Andrew Reynolds, when operating from Darwin, Australia, during 1942 as part of the 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron. This superb and underrated diecast model is resplendent is south pacific markings of Green & brown camouflaged topsides, with a white diagonal stripe down the rear fuselage & light grey undersides. she features Reynald's Nose art "Star Dust/Oklahoma Kid" on the nose and Reynald's large eagle on a yellow background behind the cockpit and early war USAAF Stars (without bars). Long sold out in shops and online this 1/72 scale release was part of the limited release of just 2200 units, this is certificate number 0331. Model is as new10/10, Box is 9.5+/10, All accessories included, I will consider reasonable offers. One of a number of Rare, limited or interesting releases I'm putting up for sale over the next few days. I will happily combine postage, answer questions or provide additional images International offers welcomed, the E-Bay system used but I can and will quote for other methods if it suits. Curtiss P-40E Warhawk 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, manoeuvrability 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. Andrew Reynolds was the first high-scoring P-40 ace of the Pacific air war, achieving nine confirmed victories. Reynolds became an ace when he shot down a Japanese bomber and a Zero that were raiding Darwin. His distinctively marked Warhawk carried the name "Oklahoma Kid" on the engine cowling.

Price: 29.99 GBP

Location: Tadley, Hampshire

End Time: 2024-11-19T20:17:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 31.99 GBP