P-40 model from "Flying Tigers" movie at auction

[Chris Brame]

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!"

[Jiggersfromsphilly]

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!

[Richard W.]

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)