
Brand new plastic model kit of Curtiss P-40B Warhawk Fighter-Bomber Aircraft (Level 1) 1/72 plastic model kit by Airfix. Brand new box. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 47 detailed parts. Does NOT include display stand. Paint and cement required (not included). Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Parts molded in WHITE unless otherwise indicated. Dimensions approximately L-5.25 W-6.25 inches assembled. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Curtiss P-40B Warhawk emerged as a formidable fighter aircraft during World War II serving prominently in multiple theaters of the conflict. Introduced in the late 1930s the P-40B became renowned for its sturdy construction and impressive firepower. One of its notable appearances was in the hands of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) famously known as the "Flying Tigers" who operated the P-40B in the defense of China against Japanese forces in the early stages of the war.The P-40B Warhawk played a crucial role in the North African a