Series 1 kit. An easy first time kit for the younster. Skill level one.

The Kittyhawk was first used in the Western Desert as a single seat fighter bomber during World War II. Originating from the earlier Tomahawk, the American Kittyhawk was ordered for the RAF and became operational in the Western Desert in 1942. The RAF and American Volunteer Group also flew the type.
Powered by a 1,150 hp Allison V-1710 engine, she was capable of a maximum speed of 362 mph (580 km/h) at 15,000 feet (4,572 metres) and a service ceiling of 34,300 feet (10,455 metres). The range with drop tank was 650 miles (1,045 kilometres). Armament included 6 x 5-inch machine guns plus provision for 1,000 lbs of bombs. This model includes the colourful Shark’s teeth insignia of 112 Squadron RAF

Polystyrene Cement and Paints Required = Common 171,24,33,53,56,78. Kittyhawk la, No. 112 Squadron, RAF, Western De 157,29,60,94. P-40E Kittyhawk, NO. 77 Squadron, Royal Austral 149,34,89,98.