P-12E Diecast Model, USAAF Skylarks, Maxwell Field, AL, 1937
HM-HA7909Product Details
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7909 |
| 1:48 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing P-12E | 5" | 7.5" |
The Skylarks were formed in 1935 and instructed by Captain Claire Chennault of the aerial demonstration team "Three Men on the Flying Trapeze" that disbanded in 1936. Flying the Boeing P-12E the team learned tight formations such as loop formations, inverted flight, Immelmans and double rolls. The highlight of their short existence came when the performed at the 1937 National Air Races held in Cincinnati Ohio. The team consisted of Carl Storrie, Clayton Hughes, Wilbur Aring and CO Capt. Charles McAllister. Shortly there after; the "Skylarks" were disbanded when personnel were re-assigned.