{"product_id":"titles-listing-title-corgi-us35213-1-72-curtiss-p-40e-warhawk-usaaf-49th-fg-texas-longhorn","title":"Corgi US35213 1:72 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk USAAF 49th FG Texas Longhorn","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hard-fighting Pacific mount of a multi-theatre ace.\u003c\/strong\u003e This highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (US35213) replicates the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk \"Texas Longhorn,\" flown by Lieutenant John Landers of the 9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, based out of Port Moresby, New Guinea, in December 1942. Nicknamed \"Whispering John,\" Landers originally cut his combat teeth during the epic defense of Darwin, Australia. He officially achieved ace status in this very aircraft on December 26, 1942, when he shot down two Japanese Ki-43 \"Oscar\" fighters before being forced to bail out when his own plane was critically damaged. Landers would survive to transfer to the European Theatre, eventually finishing the war as a prominent fighter group commander with 14.5 confirmed aerial victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre air campaigns and WWII fighter history, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the Fifth Air Force's early struggle against Japanese expansion. The model is engineered for exceptional scale accuracy, featuring authentic olive drab and earth brown camouflage, a highly detailed cockpit interior, and the iconic \"Texas Longhorn\" steer nose art artwork. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and legendary pilot histories, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 49th Fighter Group legacy.\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 US35213\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curtiss P-40E Warhawk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Texas Longhorn\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lt. John Landers (Ace - 14.5 Victories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49th Fighter Group, 9th Fighter Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Moresby, New Guinea (Fifth Air Force)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1942\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,220 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic \"Texas Longhorn\" nose art, detailed landing gear subassemblies, accurate Allison-engined E-variant tooling\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\u003eWingspan:\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 - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light paint bubbling to the topside of the wings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition number 1.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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":57453121896830,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-us35213-172-curtiss-p-40e-warhawk-usaaf-49th-fg-texas-longhorn-7551640.jpg?v=1780426654","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/titles-listing-title-corgi-us35213-1-72-curtiss-p-40e-warhawk-usaaf-49th-fg-texas-longhorn","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}