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| | Code: OD-AC021 
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. | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC021
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 4th FG, 337th FS, #44-73108 "Red Dog XII", Louis Norley, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
P51D Mustang, as flown by Major Louis 'Red Dog' Norley OC 334th FS, 4th FG, in April 1945 The P-51 Mustang was a long-range single seat WWII fighter aircraft designed and built by North American Aviation. The first production Mustangs were used by the RAF as tactical reconnaissance and fighter bombers. By 1944, the P-51D was a key player in ensuring Allied air superiority over Europe. During its lifetime, over 16,700 were built. Major Louis 'Red Dog' Norley joined the 4th Fighter Group, 336 Fighter Squadron in July 1943. He earned the nickname because of the red Pluto cartoon figure on the side of his usual aircraft, although the cartoon did not appear on the Mustang - merely the 'Red Dog XII' lettering.The Oxford Diecast Mustang carries this lettering. The paint finish is exceptionally detailed too, notably the propellers and front fuselage, exhaust pipes and the anti glare panel. Louis 'red Dog' Norley, one of the notable WWII fighter aces over Europe, ended the war with over 16 kills. He also went to become a Korean War veteran. He died in California in August 1967. 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 Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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