Hobby Master HA9205 1:48 Tomahawk Mk II Diecast Model RAF No.112 (Shark) Sqn, AK402, Neville Duke, Egypt, 1941

Neville Duke, a British fighter pilot, achieved fame during World War II as a top ace. Serving with 112 Squadron in the Royal Air Force (RAF), he flew the Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk in North Africa. Duke's exceptional skill led to him becoming the highest-scoring RAF pilot in the Western Desert. His combat achievements included 19 confirmed kills, mostly German and Italian aircraft. Duke's success was instrumental in the RAF's efforts during the Western Desert Campaign. Later, he transferred to No. 601 Squadron and continued his distinguished service, earning numerous awards for his bravery and leadership.

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.

Key Features:

• 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.
• Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.