Hobby Master 1/48 Hawk 81A-2 "AVG" No.21 Flown by Greg Boyinton 1st Pursuit Sqn. Jan 1942
1/48 Hawk 81A-2 "AVG" No.21 Flown by Greg Boyington 1st Pursuit Sqn. Jan 1942 by Hobby Master delivers a detailed representation of a Flying Tigers fighter for WWII aviation collectors and military aircraft enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- Historical Aircraft: Depicts Hawk 81A-2 "No.21" associated with Greg "Pappy" Boyington and the AVG 1st Pursuit Squadron in January 1942.
- Flying Tigers Finish: Features the distinctive markings and shark-mouth artwork associated with the American Volunteer Group.
- Collector Display: 1/48 scale die-cast construction with a display stand and pilot figure.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 14.0 cm
- Width: 15.8 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Manufacturer: Hobby Master
- Model: Hawk 81A-2 "AVG" No.21 Flown by Greg Boyington 1st Pursuit Sqn. Jan 1942
- Parts count: Not specified
- Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
- Assembly: Not required
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Pilot Figures: Included
Perfect for: WWII aviation collectors, Flying Tigers enthusiasts, 1/48 scale aircraft displays and military history collections.
Why this kit matters
The Curtiss Hawk 81A-2 was the export designation for the P-40B fighter supplied to the American Volunteer Group, better known as the Flying Tigers. The AVG operated from bases in China and Burma during the early years of the Second World War, flying combat missions against Japanese forces.
Greg "Pappy" Boyington served with the AVG's 1st Pursuit Squadron before returning to US military service and later becoming a famous US Marine Corps fighter ace. The aircraft represented by this model connects his early combat career with the Flying Tigers and the wider air war in China and Burma in January 1942.
How to use it
This is a pre-assembled die-cast aircraft model. No paint, glue or modelling tools are required. Display it proudly on the supplied stand at home or in your collection cabinet.
This is a pre-assembled die-cast model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.