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| | Code: HM-HA8505 
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. | Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8505
North American P-51C Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 23rd FG, 75th FS Flying Tigers, Little Jeep, Forrest Parham, Luliang, China, November 1944 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51C Mustang | | 8" | | 9.25" |
Captain Forrest H. Parham was born in Canada but was raised in Minnesota and served with the US military in WWII and Korea. Forrest Parham was a member of the legendary Flying Tigers in the 75th FS/23rd FG based in Luliang, China. In August and September 1944 Capt. Parham scored his first three victories while flying a P-40N and in November 1944, now equipped with a P-51C Mustang "Little Jeep" he scored his last victories making him an Ace. In April 1945 Parham was shot down in a P-51D and evaded capture. 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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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