Eagle Cal 48176 1:48 Curtiss P-40s of the A.V.G. 1st and 2nd Pursuit Squadron

Eagle Cal 48176 1:48 Curtiss P-40s of the A.V.G. 1st and 2nd Pursuit Squadron

Four interesting and colorful Hawk 81-A2 aircraft (the export version of the P-40B/C) appear on this sheet.

#3 Serial Number: P-8103 Pilot: Dick Rossi 1st Pursuit Sqn.

#21 Serial Number: P-8182 Pilot: Greg "Pappy" Boyington 1st Pursuit Sqn.

Note non-standard camouflage pattern on mid-port fuselage forward of cockpit. Fuselage numbers have faded to a Grey color. Included are fresh White decals should an earlier version be required. Note non-standard simplified unit insignia.

#47 Serial Number: P-8127 Pilot: Bob Layher/John Petach 2nd Pursuit Sqn.

#48 Serial Number: P-8134 Pilot: David Lee "Tex" Hill 2nd Pursuit Sqn.

Note the provisional details of the "Panda Bear" applied to the left fuselage side is based on views of the starboard side and interviews with the pilot.