The P-400 Airacobra,
(model 14), was a P-39-C that was built to British specs.
Of the 675 model 14s
built, 179 were taken over by the USAAF.
Over 100 of these
USAF P-400s, retaining their RAF serial numbers and paint scheme, were shipped
to Australia.
Along with P-39-Ds,
the P-400 became one of the first USAAF aircraft to see action over Port
Moresby.
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This aircraft flew with the
67th FS, 347th FG, which was based on New Guinea and Guadalcanal's
Henderson Field in '42 and '43.
This model was finished with
Model Master Paint and kit Decals.
The last photo shows the model
with it's base colors which have been faded from their original color.
Colors used on this model;
- RAF Extra Dark Sea Green; a
close match too, QMS# 42, ANA612, MM 1764.
- RAF Dark Earth; a close match
too, ANA 617, MM 2054.
- RAF Light Sea Gray; a close
match too, QMS# 10, ANA 602.
- Interior Green; QMS# 42.
Dave Rapasi
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