Each model features:

• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Permanently extended landing gear.
• Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Detailed pilots and crew members.
• Authentic ordnance loads.

The 52nd Fighter Group was activated on 15th January 1941 at Selfridge Field, Michigan. They were trained initially with P-40 and P-39 aircraft before being completely equipped with P-39s in early 1942 and moved to Florence AB, SC, on 18th February 1942 and Wilmington NC on 27th April 1942. In preparation for a deployment to the Western Desert the now squadron equipped Spitfire MkVs shipped to Gibralter and personnel sailed in a convoy on 26 October 1942. They fought with the 12th AF in North Africa and Italy and converted to P-51s in April 1944 flying escort for the 15th AF. Inactivated in November 1945 and activated again, in Germany, in 1946 they transferred to the Us in 1947 and established as an all weather fighter group with P-61s and later F-82s.