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P-40C Warhawk, AVG, "Pappy" Boyington, Flying Tigers (1:48) by Carousel 1 Item Number: CSL6101AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP P-40C FLYING TIGER 1ST PURSUIT SQ, (ADAM & EVES) VICE SQ. LEADER, BURMA GREG "PAPPY" BOYINGTON MEDAL OF HONOR (28 VICTORIES) Before he became famous through books and television and before he was nicknamed "Pappy", Greg Boyington was already an American hero. Boyington and his Flying Tigers were instrumental in protecting and preserving the famous "Burma Road". After leaving the AVG he continued to serve his country and went on to achieve recognition as the leading Ace of the US Armed Forces. Boyington’s autobiography, Baa Baa Black Sheep was published in 1958 and became a bestseller. From 1976—1978, Robert Conrad portrayed Boyington in Black Sheep Squadron, a TV series loosely based on his adventures. Gregory Boyington died on 11 January 1988, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Carousel 1 is proud to pay tribute to this American hero with our historically accurate replica of "Pappy" Boyington's P-40C Flying Tiger. With this model you'll see Carousel 1's dedication to authenticity and detail. The model is 1:48 SCALE and has: • Model wingspan 9-1/4"/235mm • Model length 8"/222mm • Model weighs more than 1 lb/.46kg • Full cockpit detail • Glazed instruments • Removable Pilot Figure • NO Exposed screws • Decorative Display base as shown
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