Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34409
North American Mustang Mk IV Diecast Model
RAF No.112 Sqn, Italy, May 1945 | Limited Edition
750
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| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American Mustang Mk IV | | 12" | | 14" |
As well as seeing widespread and exceptional service with the United States Army Air Force, the P51 Mustang also found a home within the RAF. Used extensively over both the channel and Mediterranean fronts, it was over Italy that the use of the Mustang by the RAF was most widespread. One squadron that found the Mustang to be especially to their liking was 112 Squadron. Having fought their way from North Africa, equipped first with P-40 Tomahawks and Kittyhawks, the squadron converted to its first Mustangs in 1944 and gained the bubble canopied Mk. IV at the start of the following year. The 112 squadron were the first to paint shark mouths on their P-40s, continuing this tradition with their new mounts, making the Mustang look even more aggressive. Their main role by 1945 was that of ground attack, with the German air force becoming virtually non-existent over the Balkans and Northern Italy.
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:32 scale P-51 Mustang is a large scale model loaded with features. All of the control surfaces, the landing gear and gear doors are moveable with metal hinges. The upper portion of the engine cowling is removable, revealing a masterfully rendered V-12 Merlin engine. Beneath the removable covers on each wing are detailed machine guns and ammo belts. The cockpit interior and detailed pilot figure are easily viewed with the canopy open or closed.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range 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.
- Interchangeable 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, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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