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Postage Stamp P26 Peashooter 1/63, PS5560-2
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Product Description
Manufacturer Part Number: PS5560-2
The Boeing P-26 was the first American all-metal production fighter aircraft. It entered squadron service in 1933 and was the first pursuit monoplane used by the US Army Air Corps. Popularly known as the "Peashooter, " the monoplane had an open cockpit, fixed landing gears and her wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, so the airplane was lighter and had less drag. Acclaimed by pilots for its speed and maneuverability, the small but feisty P-26 formed the core of pursuit squadrons throughout the United States.
This P-26 Peashooter was based at Selfridge Field in Michigan and the Fairfield Air Depot in Ohio from 1934 until 1938. In 1938 is was transferred to serve at the Canal Zone and served until 1948 at which time the U.S. Army Air Corps gave the aircraft to the Guatemalan Air Force. It continued to serve the Guatemalan Air Force from 1943 to 1954. In 1957 the government of Guatemala donated this P-26 Peashooter to the Smithsonian Institution. The airplane was restored by the U.S. Air Force in the colors of the 34th Attack Squadron that was stationed at March Field, California. This restored P-26 Peashooter is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Size of model 4.5" L x 5.25" W
The Boeing P-26 was the first American all-metal production fighter aircraft. It entered squadron service in 1933 and was the first pursuit monoplane used by the US Army Air Corps. Popularly known as the "Peashooter, " the monoplane had an open cockpit, fixed landing gears and her wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, so the airplane was lighter and had less drag. Acclaimed by pilots for its speed and maneuverability, the small but feisty P-26 formed the core of pursuit squadrons throughout the United States.
This P-26 Peashooter was based at Selfridge Field in Michigan and the Fairfield Air Depot in Ohio from 1934 until 1938. In 1938 is was transferred to serve at the Canal Zone and served until 1948 at which time the U.S. Army Air Corps gave the aircraft to the Guatemalan Air Force. It continued to serve the Guatemalan Air Force from 1943 to 1954. In 1957 the government of Guatemala donated this P-26 Peashooter to the Smithsonian Institution. The airplane was restored by the U.S. Air Force in the colors of the 34th Attack Squadron that was stationed at March Field, California. This restored P-26 Peashooter is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. Size of model 4.5" L x 5.25" W
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Customer Reviews
By michael w. wilson
Date: September 01, 2021
Very well made attractive model of a transitional aircraft.
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Miranda
Date: July 14, 2021
... wheels inside the spats don't turn?!One of my favorite inter-war aircraft, but a shame the wheels are part of the solid casting.As always, the Postage Stamp paint detail is amazing, and the necessary casting breaks in the structure do not take away from the overall impression in the least.Just might mount this one on the handlebars to add some interest to the quarter centuries.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By R. Voigt
Date: July 07, 2021
If you are looking for a nice P-26 This is it. very well made and at a fair price.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Kim Chavez
Date: June 30, 2021
Looks great on my desk!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Robert W Ryan
Date: June 29, 2021
Love Daron Postage Stamp aircraft! I've bought at least a dozen models so far, and every one is a little conversation piece - including this one. Colorful, detailed, sturdy and the right size for my taste (miniature but not so small as to ruin the impact). Will definitely buy more models in the future.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By A Customer
Date: May 04, 2021
NICELY DETAILED, WELL MADE
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]