Hobby Master 1:48 P-51C Mustang USAAF 352nd FG, 487th FS William Whisner

Description: Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8516 North American P-51C Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 352nd FG, 487th FS, #43-25147 Princess Elizabeth, William WhisnerLimited Edition 1:48 Scale Length WidthNorth American P-51C Mustang 8" 9.25" P-51C 43-25147 c/n 103-26778 was constructed in 1943 and was flown by Lt. William Whisner of the 352nd FG/487th FS. On June 6, 1944, D-Day Whisner�s P-51 "Queen Elizabeth" was hit by flak and crash landed. Whisner evaded capture and was saved by Canadian forces. Whisner had a total of 15.5 victories. Later, parts of the aircraft along with some Israeli P-51 parts the aircraft was restored and eventually ended up as "Princess Elizabeth" again and in 2007 joined "The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends". North American P-51C Mustang Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence." Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.

Price: 130.95 USD

Location: Grass Valley, California

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