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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32206 P-51D Mustang Diecast Model RAF No.19 Sqn, "Dooleybird", J. Dooley, 1945 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale     Length     Width North American P-51D Mustang     5.25"     6.25" Powered by an American-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the Mustang proved extremely successful in British service during WWII, with over nine hundred Mustang Ills and nearly nine hundred Mustang IVs entering service with the RAF. In February 1944, No.19 Squadron took delivery of its first Mustangs, which provided close support for the army from D-Day onwards. In September the squadron returned to EastAnglia, then Scotland, to undertake long-range escort missions, being re-equipped with the Mustang IV until the end of the war, operating from several bases. On 7th September 1945, the squadron moved to Molesworth at which time one of the pilots was Fit. Lt. Dooley who named his aircraft 'Dooleybird'. 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]