Description

Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 USAAF UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE CURTISS P-40 WARHAWK (AA28101) by Corgi

Following an extremely late night at the Squadron Christmas party the day previously, USAAF pilots George Welch and Kenneth Taylor woke to the sound of explosions and low flying aircraft. The date was 7th December 1941 and the United States naval base at Pearl Harbour was under attack. Still wearing their mess dress from the previous night, the men rang ahead to Wheeler Field, where their Squadron had been deployed for gunnery practice and instructed ground crews to prepare two P40 fighters for flight. Driving their Buick at high speed and coming under fire from Japanese aircraft, the men arrived at Wheeler and immediately made for their aircraft – taking off beneath waves of attacking enemy aircraft, the two pilots fought valiantly against overwhelming odds, even landing to re-fuel and re-arm, only to take off and fight again. During a frantic few minutes, Welch destroyed four enemy aircraft, with Taylor accounting for at least a further two. For their heroic actions during the Pearl Harbour attack, George Welch and Kenneth Taylor were both awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. This model represents George Welch’s aircraft.

 

This model air-plane 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 0.9 kg
Dimensions 24 × 24 × 12 cm
Length

13.5cm

Wingspan

15.5cm

Aircraft Family

CURTISS P-40 WARHAWK

Brand

CORGI

Model Manufacturer

CORGI

Vehicle Manufacturer

CURTISS