AFV Club AR144S01 1/144 Flying Tigers P-40B/C Hawk-81A2

Model Aircraft Kit

The Curtiss P-40B/C Hawk-81A2 served as the primary fighter of the legendary Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group formed in 1941 under the leadership of Claire Lee Chennault to assist China in its fight against Japanese forces before the United States entered World War II. With their distinctive nose art, aggressive tactics, and remarkable combat record despite facing numerically superior opponents, the Flying Tigers became one of the most celebrated aviation units of the war. The rugged P-40 was valued for its durability, heavy armament, and excellent diving performance, proving especially effective in the hands of skilled pilots.