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GeminiAces GAUSA2006N P-51B Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 355th FG, 354th FS, "The Hun Hunter from Texas", Henry Brown, RAF Steeple Morden, England, April 1944 1:72 Scale     Length     Width North American P-51B Mustang     5.25"     6.25" The exploits of the Eighth Air Force fighter pilots in WWII are the stuff of legend and Lt. Henry Brown of the 355th Fighter Group can definitely say he is made of the right stuff! On 11th April 1944, Brown and his Mustang “Hun Hunter from Texas” had finished their bomber escort mission and headed for the deck, in search of targets of opportunity. Four Mustangs screamed towards a Luftwaffe airfield at tree top height and straffed everything in sight. Brown shot down a Focke Wulf 190, just as it was taking off, expending his remaining ammunition in the process. He then found himself alone over enemy territory, as the rest of the flight had made for home – he attempted to do the same. At 15,000 feet, he saw a flight of 4 fighters above him and he closed to join the formation. On closer inspection, Brown discovered they were Me 109’s, but as he was out of ammunition, he closed into the formation on their blind spot. The reason he was not spotted soon became clear – they were closing on a pair of Mustangs! Brown radioed a warning and the Mustangs escaped, but gave away his position in the process. In the ensuing engagement, Brown outwitted the German fighters, despite being unable to return fire. His Mustang took some heavy damage, but he was able to shake them off! Now he just had to get home – a feat in itself. Some six and a quarter hours after take-off, he arrived back at Steeple Morden with quite a tale to tell and another kill to his name! The P-51 Mustang has to be one of the most beautiful aircraft ever produced. It was developed following a British request for a new fighter in 1940, made to the newly formed North American Aviation Company. Initial engine problems plagued the design, but the combination of the Mustang and a Rolls Royce Merlin Engine proved a revelation. The aircraft was transformed into the world’s most potent fighting machine, possessing speed, endurance and firepower. The USAAF now had the ability to escort its bombers deep into Germany and the Mustang ensured the Allies gained air superiority. It also accounted for more enemy aircraft ‘kills’ in Europe than any other type, as overwhelming numbers systematically destroyed the Luftwaffe’s ability to fight! GeminiAces The Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gemini Jets "GeminiAces" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with minimal use of plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Detailed cockpit interiors. Selected moveable control surfaces. Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Metal presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards. Photo-etched, spinning metal propellers. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. [See more GeminiAces 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]