This is a diecast model in 48 scale of P-26A Peashooter. It carries the makings of the 94th Pursuit Squadron at Selfridge Field, Michigan. The plane it represents was in service between 1935 - 36 when it very probably crashed.
Hysterical Journey to Historic Places June 20th 2013 <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBERT L. SCOTT
Affectionately known as the “Peashooter”, the P-26A seems like a good place to start. It was designed and built by the fledgling Boeing Aircraft Company and brought into service with the army air corps in 1934 as our first metal bodied monoplane fighter. It was the beginning of a new era in aviation and is the only fig ... read more
North America » United States » Michigan Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
When I retired a few years back my little bride insisted that I find something to do so that I would not get underfoot in such a way that it might bring about marital discord. I am all for that. Leukemia is a piece of butterscotch pie compared to marital discord. Anyway I have bought a camera and a laptop and have set off to locate sites that are of interest to me. I take pictures at those sites and write short little stories about what took place there. My cousin, Bill, has encouraged me to start a blog, whatever that is, so that I can share my adventures. Next summer, 2013 will be th... full info