The Curtiss P‑40 Warhawk was one of the most widely used Allied fighters of the Second World War. Rugged, reliable, and capable of operating from rough forward airstrips, the P‑40 served in nearly every major theatre. The M/N variants were late‑war developments with improved engines, better performance, and the famous shark‑mouth markings used by several units.
This Academy 1/72 kit includes clean moulded parts, detailed wings and fuselage, and a crisp decal sheet with USAAF and Commonwealth markings. A great subject for anyone who enjoys iconic WWII fighters or desert/pacific theatre aircraft.
The P‑40 was flown by many notable pilots, including:
Flying Tigers (AVG) – Claire Chennault’s famous volunteer group
Lt. Col. Robert L. Scott – author of God Is My Co‑Pilot
Sqn Ldr Clive Caldwell – top Australian ace
Lt. John D. Landers – later a P‑51 ace
Pilots of USAAF, RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, and SAAF units
The Warhawk was a favourite among pilots who valued toughness and firepower.
The P‑40M/N served in:
China–Burma–India (CBI) Theatre
Escort, ground attack, and air defence
Pacific Theatre
New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and the Philippines
North Africa & Mediterranean
Desert Air Force operations
Home defence and training roles (late war)
The Warhawk was one of the most widely deployed Allied fighters of WWII.
This kit comes from my late brother’s carefully preserved collection. He looked after his models with real pride and patience, keeping each one safe over the years. I’m now passing them on in his memory, hoping they find new homes with people who will appreciate them just as much as he did.