CORGI AA35202 1/72 CURTISS P-40E WARHAWK RNZAF NO.15 SQN JOHNNIE GIBSON WHENUAPAI NEW ZEALAND 1942 - LAST ONE Flight Lieutenant Johnnie Gibson had 11.5 kills in Hurricanes to his name when he joining No. 15 Squadron soon after it formed. Among others, he flew a P-40F that wore a standard RAF color scheme, including unit letters. He claimed his final kill over Rabaul on January 23, 1944. 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, 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. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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 with rotating wheels. Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. Limited Edition model – certificated 2,700 produced worldwide. The photos in this listing are from our own library, the model you will receive is brand new and sealed. Buy Gone World are more than happy to post items worldwide, postage for the item/s will be established at point of sale/interest and will be messaged to each member when asked. Buy Gone World does offer discounts for multiple purchases, this includes International Posting. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,000 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK WITH US - ALL ARE STILL NEW UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US, WE ARE HERE MOST OF THE TIME AND ALL QUESTIONS/ENQUIRIES ARE ANSWERED WITHOUT FAIL. BGW TEAM. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter