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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 49303 P-51D Mustang Diecast Model Confederate Air Force, "Gunfighter" Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width North American P-51D Mustang     5.25"     6.25" Known as the "Cadillac of the Skies", the North American P-51 Mustang was the American equivalent of Britain's Spitfire. This model depicts '44-73264', one of many airworthy survivors, which currently flies with an organisation called "The Confederate Air Force" at Midland, Texas, devoted to preserving many World War Two aircraft in airworthy condition. Powered by a licence-built Packard Merlin engine, this aircraft bears the name "Gunfighter" and the colours of the 343rd Fighter Squadron, 8th Air Force, based at Wormingford, Northants. Because it is now privately-owned, it also wears the American civil registration "N5428V". Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] North American P-51D Mustang Designed to meet an urgent British requirement for fighters for the Royal Air Force, the P51 was first flown on October 26th, 1940. [See more North American P-51D Mustang products]