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| | Code: GM-51003 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | GMP 51003
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 352nd FG, 328th FS, #44-14906 "Cripes A' Mighty", George Preddy, Asche Airfield, Belgium, December 25th 1944 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:35 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 11" | | 12.75" |
Maj. George E. Preddy was the top ace of his time with the 352nd fighter group. His aerial skills were unmatched in his faithful P-51 "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd". Preddy ranks as the world's top scoring P-51 Ace, claiming 24 kills in Mustangs and a total score of 27 aerial and 5 ground victories. Sadly on Christmas day 1944, Preddy was shot down and killed by American anti-aircraft fire. At the time of his death, George Preddy was the top American ace while flying operations in the ETO. Now you can remember his courage and dedication to his country with our 1:35 scale "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd". Our replica has features that include fully functional landing gear, flaps, rudder, a sliding canopy, and removable engine cowling. Each replica is serialized, with a limited run, So Hurry and order your's today! Bonus128 pg. book included with purchase. 352nd Fighter Group by Thomas G Ivie. This book has tons of stories from the pilots that flew in the war and features many rare photos of the P-51's they piloted. 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. 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.
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