GMP 3502006
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 35th FG, 362nd FS, "Missouri Armada", John England, RAF Leiston, England, November 1944
Limited Edition | 1:35 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 11" | | 12.75" |
John Brooke England took command of the 362nd FS on 25 August 1944. He served two tours with the 357th FG for a total of 108 operational missions giving a total of 460 hours combat flying time. He was the second highest scorer in the 357th with a total of 17.5 victories. England finished his second tour and rotated home on 26 January 1945. He remained in the service after the war and was killed in an F-86 crash in November 1954 in France. Now you can honor his dedication to his country with this 1:35 replica of his workhorse Missouri Armada.
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 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GMP range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. GMP diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Functional extending/retracting landing gear.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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