Corgi - North American P-51D Mustang, USAAF, 78th FG, Big Beautiful Doll, John Landers, RAF Duxford, England, December 1944, 1/72

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Metal finished model of North American P-51D Mustang fighter

Metal model with plastic accessories in 1:72 scale.

Classification : USAAF, 78th FG, Big Beautiful Doll, John Landers, RAF Duxford, England, December 1944

Dimensions: length: 13,4 cm , span: 15,9 cm

The model is from the Motor City Classics edition. The model can have the landing gear extended or retracted, the package includes a stand.

North American P-51 Mustang
The North American P-51 Mustang is a legendary American fighter aircraft that served during World War II and later in the Korean War. It was designed by American designer James H. North and his team in 1940. The P-51 Mustang was originally developed for the British Royal Air Force, which required a powerful, long-range fighter to protect convoys and bomber formations. The aircraft was powered by a powerful American Packard Merlin inline twelve-cylinder engine, which allowed the aircraft to reach speeds of up to 700 km/h. The P-51 became famous for its ability to operate long escort flights over the ocean and kill enemy aircraft even at high altitudes. It was also an excellent aircraft for reconnaissance and support of ground forces. Mustangs were actively deployed during the Normandy landings and also during wartime operations in the Pacific. In 1944, the P-51 was significantly improved and given the designation P-51D. This model had a more powerful engine and greater range, which allowed it to operate escort flights over all of Europe. The P-51 Mustang became legendary for its powerful flight characteristics, long range, and ability to carry out attacks on any target, whether on the ground or in the air. After World War II, P-51s were used in many countries around the world and some were used during the Korean War. Today, P-51s are popular with aviation history enthusiasts and several are flown as private aircraft.