HobbyMaster - North American P-51D Mustang, USAAF, 375th FS, 8th AF, July 1944, 1/48

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

Metal model of the aircraft with plastic accessories in 1:48 scale. Stand is included with the model.

Classification: USAAF, 375th FS, 8th AF, July 1944

The model has an opening cabin. Movable flaps. The model can be either statically on the chassis or in a flying version thanks to the included stand, with the chassis closed.

Dimensions: length 20.5 cm, wingspan 23.6 cm

The aircraft model is from the aviation edition of HobbyMaster. This is a high-quality model with additional accessories. It is possible to have the model on the chassis or on 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 aircraft for the protection of 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 perform 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 used during the Normandy landings and also during war operations in the Pacific. In 1944, the P-51 was significantly improved and received the designation P-51D. This model had a more powerful engine and a longer range, which allowed it to perform escort flights over the whole of Europe. The P-51 Mustang became a legend due to 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, the P-51 was used by many countries around the world and some of them were used during the Korean War. Today, the P-51 is popular with aviation history enthusiasts and several are flown as private aircraft.