U.S. P-66 Vanguard Fighter

The Vultee P-66 Vanguard originated as an export fighter project rather than an aircraft designed around a long American operational career. Production aircraft became associated chiefly with Chinese service during the Second World War, despite initial American use and changing export arrangements. The design belonged to the rapidly advancing generation of metal monoplanes that appeared before and early in the war. Its limited career contrasts with the much larger production and operational records of more familiar American fighters.

Changing international orders and wartime emergencies affected the destinations of aircraft already being built. The Vanguard’s history is consequently an example of export aviation and shifting procurement decisions, not solely an American domestic program.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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