{"product_id":"corgi-aa28101-1-72-curtiss-p-40b-warhawk-usaaf-47th-ps-white-160-george-welch-pearl-harbor-1941","title":"Corgi AA28101 1:72 Curtiss P-40B Warhawk USAAF 47th PS White 160 George Welch Pearl Harbor 1941","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk flown by George Welch during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA28101 depicts “White 160” of the USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group, operating from Wheeler Field on 7th December 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the first explosions of the Japanese attack, pilots George Welch and Kenneth Taylor travelled to Haleiwa Fighter Strip, where several P-40 fighters had been positioned away from the main airfields. Despite the confusion and danger surrounding the attack, the two pilots succeeded in getting airborne to engage the attacking aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelch flew repeated sorties against Japanese formations over Oahu, landing to rearm and refuel before returning to combat. His actions, together with those of Taylor, became one of the best-known examples of American aerial resistance during the Pearl Harbor attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in its olive drab upper-surface finish with a lighter underside, early United States national markings and the prominent individual number “160” applied along the fuselage. The compact airframe, distinctive nose profile and exposed undercarriage configuration capture the early-war appearance of the P-40B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to meet a United States Army Air Corps requirement for a modern pursuit aircraft, the Curtiss P-40 first flew in 1938. Although its high-altitude performance was limited compared with some later fighters, the aircraft was rugged, heavily armed and effective at lower altitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this release is particularly appealing to collectors of Pearl Harbor subjects and early United States Army Air Forces fighters. The model features diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath a clear canopy, rotating propeller, authentic White 160 markings, removable landing gear and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA28101\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss P-40B Warhawk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTactical Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e White 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Welch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 47th Pursuit Squadron, 15th Pursuit Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack on Pearl Harbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheeler Field \/ Haleiwa, Hawaii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7th December 1941\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army Air Forces \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic White 160 markings, early-war USAAF finish, detailed cockpit with clear canopy, rotating propeller, removable landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5\" or 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - New (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndisplayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light wear to the corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57710743716222,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa28101-172-curtiss-p-40b-warhawk-usaaf-47th-ps-white-160-george-welch-pearl-harbor-1941-7927189.jpg?v=1784737642","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa28101-1-72-curtiss-p-40b-warhawk-usaaf-47th-ps-white-160-george-welch-pearl-harbor-1941","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}