HOBBY MASTER 1/48 AVG (AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP) CURTISS HAWK 81-A2 68 (HA9204)
$199.00 (Ex Tax: $180.91)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1:48 scale AVG (AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP) CURTISS HAWK 81-A2 68 (HA9204) By Hobby Master.
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an all metal, single-engine, single-seat fighter and ground-attack aircraft that made its maiden flight in 1938. Since the P-40 was a modified P-36 Hawk it was developed quickly and entered service in record time. The USAAF referred to the aircraft as the Warhawk while the British Commonwealth and the Soviet Union called the B and C variants Tomahawk while the D and later variants were called Kittyhawk. By the end of production in 1944 approximately 18,000 aircraft were manufactured.
In 1940 Charles (Chuck) Older was assigned to VMF-1. In July 1941 he resigned the Marines and joined the AVG. The 3 AVG squadrons were “Adam and Eve”, “Panda Bear” and “Hell’s Angels” to which Older was assigned. In December 1941 Older scored 5 victories over Rangoon, Burma. Older became a double Ace with the AVG and later added 8 more victories. Older fought in Korea and when he retired became a judge who presided over the Charles Manson case.
This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and plastic and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Century Wings, Calibre Wings and Forces of Valor.
Includes display stand.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 10 cm |
| Length | 20cm |
| Wingspan | 23cm |
| Aircraft Family | CURTISS P-40 WARHAWK |
| Registration | 68 |
| Brand | HOBBY MASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBY MASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | CURTISS |
