Code: EI-10001 Quantity in Basket: none Status: In Stock FREE Shipping* Price: $89.99
	Quantity:
Eagles International 10001 P-51B Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 4th FG, 336th FS, "Shangri-La", Don Gentile Limited Edition 1:48 Scale     Length     Width North American P-51B Mustang     8"     9.25" The plane that made the Mustang famous! The P-51B (Inglewood, CA Manf.) and the P-51C (Dallas, TX Manf.) was a major progression to the original Allison powered P-51A Mustang. The British designation for the B/C Mustang was Mustang III. While the P-51A was a fine low altitude fighter, it suffered from the lack of a two speed, two stage supercharger for its Allison engine. Most aerial combat in Europe took place above 15,000 feet, right where the P-51A was running out of steam. The Allison was early into its development and wouldn't display its full power until the P-82 twin Mustang, too late for the war. The P-51B/C would mate the Spitfire's well developed Merlin engine (racing since 1935), licensed for manufacture in the US by Packard, to its sleek airframe. A four bladed propeller and the new supercharger turned the P-51 into one of, if not the best fighters of WWII.The P-51B/C was actually faster than the P-51D due to combat weight increases. 3,378 B's and C's were built by North American Aviation (Later Rockwell International and today Boeing). Eagles International The Eagles International range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Eagles International 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 metal landing gear with rotating wheels and rubber tires. Detailed removeable pilot figures. Detailed cockpit interiors with open/closed canopy options. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". [See more Eagles International products] North American P-51B 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-51B Mustang products]