Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7705
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
RAAF No.76 Sqn, A68-766, 1945 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American P-51D Mustang | | 8" | | 9.25" |
The RAAF No. 76 Squadron was formed on March 14, 1942 and spent part of WWII fighting in Italy. At the end of the war the squadron returned to Australia and in September 1945 they traded in their P-40 Kittyhawks and were re-equipped with Mustangs Mk. IV. During WWII the 76th Squadron earned the name the "Hydraulic Squadron" because they were known to lift anything they needed to keep their aircraft operating. The 76th along with two other RAAF squadrons became part of the British Commonwealth Air Force (BCAIR) that was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). In February 1946 the squadrons were transferred to Borfu, Japan and in February 1948 the 76th moved to Iwakuni, Japan. While in Japan the BCAIR main tasks were to locate and track vessels suspected of smuggling or transporting illegal immigrants. The RAAF squadrons were also responsible for surveillance flights over the area of Japan that the BOCF was assigned. These flights were surveillance patrols to help locate leftover weapons and ordnance. On October 29, 1948 the 76th Squadron was officially disbanded only to be reformed in 1949.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale P-51 Mustang is a well-thought-out, quality product, constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with intelligent use of plastic components. The sliding canopy opens to reveal pad printed flight controls, instrument panel and radio equipment boxes. The all-metal propeller spins freely, and the wing flaps and radiator cowling are also movable. Separately applied metal exhaust stacks have six flanged pipes on each side, and pad printed rivets can be seen on the flaps, engine cowling and rudder. Landing gear and doors are constructed as a complete subassembly for easy configuration. Releases in this series include a variety of wing mounted external fuel tanks and ordnance.
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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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