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| Expected release date is 31st Jan 2025 |
| Hobby Master 1:72 HA5510 P-40N Warhawk - USAAF 49th FG, Black 7, Gerald Johnson, Philippines, October 1944 |
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| Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 5.5" |
Width: 6.25" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: HM-HA5510 |
Period: World War II |
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Gerald R. Johnson was a distinguished fighter pilot in the 49th Fighter Group during World War II, flying the P-40N Warhawk in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines. Johnson quickly became an ace, earning numerous victories against Japanese aircraft. The P-40N, an agile and rugged fighter, was known for its reliability in dogfights and ground-attack missions. Johnson's leadership and combat prowess made him one of the top aces of the war. His contributions helped secure air superiority in the Pacific, and he later transitioned to flying the P-38 Lightning. He was tragically killed in 1945.
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.
Info: P-40N Warhawk - USAAF 49th FG, Black 7, Gerald Johnson, Philippines, October 1944
