Curtiss Tomahawk Mk I  RAF No.112 Sqn, AK402, Neville Duke, North Africa, October 1941 /

Forces of Valor 1:72 812060 A

Tomahawk IIB AK402 was flown by Flying Officer Neville Duke of 112 Sqn RAF in November 1941. At the controls of this aircraft, Duke was credited with three kills in nine days (a CR.42, a Me 109F and a G.50). On November 30, the aircraft was lost when Duke was shot down by Otto Schultz of JG27. Duke survived the accident and became the Allies' most successful ace in the Mediterranean theater. After the war, Duke (DSO, OBE, DFC with two bars, AFC, Czech Military Cross) was a test pilot and at one time held the world speed record.

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk I

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk I
Designed to meet the USAAC's demand for a pursuit aircraft, the P-40 Warhawk flew for the first time on October 14, 1938. The aircraft was rugged, virtually trouble-free and underwent constant improvements in weapons, armor and engines. The P-40 served in many combat zones, often outclassing its opponents in terms of speed, maneuverability and rate of climb, and earning a reputation for extreme ruggedness. Its solid construction, high firepower and dive capability enable it to rival enemy fighters, and it is a formidable ground attack aircraft. P-40s were also flown by the famous Flying Tigers against the Japanese in China.

"Forces of Valor" 1/72 Models features:

• Detailed cockpit
• Historically accurate printed markings
• Realistic panel lines and antennas
• Opening rear loading ramp
• Spinning main and tail rotor blades
• Display stand