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| | Code: GM-3502008 
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 3502008
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 52nd FG, 2nd FS, "Marie", Freddie Ohr | Limited Edition
500
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:35 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 11" | | 12.75" |
Born in Fairview, Oregon on July 15, 1919. Fred Ohr attended the College of Idaho prior to enlisting in the calvary in 1938. He transferred to the field artillery in 1940 and became an aviation cadet in November 1941. He received his wings and commission as a second lieutenant with Class 42-E at Luke Field, Arizona. Lieutenant Ohr went overseas with the 62nd Service Group but was assigned shortly after the 2nd Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group. Originally reverse lend-lease Spitfires in North Africa and Sicily, he scored his first victory in April of '43 when he shot down a Ju 88 North of Kairouan. Ohr waited over a year for his next chance. But after the 52nd transitioned into the P-51 airframes he was well on his way to becoming an ace. He was confirmed with 6 total kills during the war but had multiple encounters that probably proved fatal for his foes. In all he flew 241 missions and he ended his career as a major and commander of the 2nd Fighter Squadron. His list of decorations include the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross with one OLC, Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 18 OLC's. Freddie Ohr was probably the only Korean Ace known of WWII. 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 2003-2025 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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