1:72 scale diecast aircraft from the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US35213. Curtiss P-40E Warhawk USAAF 49th FG, 9th FS, "Texas Longhorn", John Landers, Port Moresby, New Guinea, December 1942. Limited Edition.

Length 5.5 inches
Wingspan 6 inches

Features:
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.
Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Articulating presention stand to display the aircraft with infinite angles of attack.
Detailed pilot and crew figures.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Moving parts such as gun turrets and control surfaces.

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.