
COL. JOHN D. LANDERS "TEXAS LONGHORN" P-40E WARHAWK
GMP Precision Models brings you a superbly designed and detailed die-cast metal model, engineered to exact scale and crafted to the highest standards! Each GMP model is hand-assembled and hand-painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision model replica, the designers and engineers make an exhaustive examination of the subject replica from every conceivable angle: photographing, sketching, historical data and in many cases studying the actual plans.
* The World War II legend
re-created in a spectacular 1:35 scale model!
* Rich with historical detail!
* Complete with authentic markings of John Landers's own plane!
* Rolling wheels, rotating prop and sliding cockpit canopy!
* Issued in a very limited edition
of just 1000
models! Order now before they're gone!!
* Optional Diorama is available for $79.95! Click here
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PILOT: Colonel
John D. Landers,12 cylinder supercharged Allison V-1710
SCALE: 1:35
Item Number: GMP3502702 Price: $199.95
Historical Note: Texas Longhorn, P-40E (RAF serial ET 600), was assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Group. This aircraft is seen at Rogers Airfield, also known as 30-mile, west of Port Moresby in 1943.
This aircraft was lost on 12 May 1943 in New Guinea in a non-combat loss (US Army photo).After finishing a tour with the US 9th Fighter Squadron, Landers went on to fly in the ETO where he eventually commanded the 78th Fighter Group of the Eighth Air Force.
Features: Authentic features include sliding canopy, removable magnetized cowling, opening gun bay doors, poseable flaps, rudders, and ailerons, mechanized landing gear, armament accessories, and more!