Warbird Information Exchange

On July 28, Profiles in History in Los Angeles, CA will be auctioning a P-40 miniature from "Flying Tigers" which was formerly displayed at the Movie World Museum in Buena Park, CA. The expected top bid is in the $12,000-$15,000 range. Wingspan is 55", length is 41" with a 14" diameter prop. Here's the link to the pdf of the section of the catalog with the model:

http://204.200.196.80/pdf/A25_51-100.pdf

Scroll down to page 76 (26th of 50 in the pdf) to item 147 to see it!

All together now: "Don't try ta win this war all by yerself!"

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

How about Humphrey Bogart's cap from The Caine Mutiny or the jacket That John Wayne wore in Sands Of Iwo Jima. Some pretty good stuff!

Wow! Lots of nice stuff in there. Thanks for the link.

I made .jpgs of the entry for the P-40 model (click the thunbnails)