Hawk 81-A2 "AVG" No.7, flown by R. Nealey, 1st Pursuit Sqn., June 1942

Product Dimensions: 7.93 x 9.32 x 2.67 in.

Model History and Information: The American Volunteer Group, known as the Flying Tigers, was a force of American pilots recruited to defend China against Japan before the United States entered the war. Its fighters were Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 aircraft, part of an order of 100 Tomahawks originally placed by the RAF, assembled near Rangoon and flown from bases in Burma and Kunming, China. The group was organized into three squadrons, the 1st of which carried the nickname Adam and Eves. The AVG was disbanded on 4 July 1942 and replaced by the USAAF 23rd Fighter Group. The markings on this model follow the aircraft named in the product title.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:48 scale Hobby Master Air Power Series die-cast model
• Curtiss Hawk 81-A2 in American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) livery
• Aircraft represented: Hawk 81-A2 "AVG" No.7, flown by R. Nealey, 1st Pursuit Sqn., June 1942
• Opening canopy revealing a detailed cockpit interior
• Interchangeable extended and retracted landing gear
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft in flight

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master Air Power Series retail box with internal protective packaging.

Availability: In production, estimated arrival April 2027.