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1/32 Hasegawa P-40 Kittyhawk Mk.1 “London Pride”

December 31, 2012 · in Aviation · · 9 · 5K

This is Mk.1 finished with the markings of “London Pride ” (AK772 GA-Y) from No.112 Squadron RAF (Shark Squadron) during spring of 1942 in Gambut Libya . This Kittyhawk was flown by P.O. Burney & Sqn Ldr. Clive Caldwell .
The cockpit is modified by PE instrument panel and seat belts.
Painted in a similar fashion to others Shark Squadron's Kittyhawks, but with very dark blue undersurfaces. And also no yellow wing leading edge stripes. Camouflage scheme is Dark Earth and Middlestone over Mediteranean Blue.
The decals and references are from BarracudaCals P-40s of 112 Squadron RAF Part1 set.

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