Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
North American P-51 D Mustang - Lt. Col. John L. "Moon" Elder, Jr., 357th FS, 355th FG, USAAF, Steeple Morden, England, 1945
Includes three hand-painted metal figures
1:32 Scale. Length: 12". Wingspan: 14"
Limited Edition of 1510 Models Worldwide
One of the 355th's original pilots, John "Moon" Elder became CO of the 357th FS in July 1944 and remained in command until VE-Day. As the unit's most successful pilot, he claimed eight aerial and thirteen strafing victories, a number of which are scored on this P-51 Mustang.
The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was a single-seat World War II fighter aircraft. First flown on October 26, 1940, the P-51 was designed and built in just 117 days. It flew most of its missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority from 1944. As well as being economical to produce, the Mustang was a fast and durable aircraft
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a P-51 Mustang by Corgi features:
Realistic panel lines
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
Historically accurate printed markings
Manually rotating propeller
Removable engine cover
Engine details
Movable wing flaps, rudder and ailerons
Removable gun covers with fitted machine guns
Optional extended or retracted landing gear
Display stand
Numbered limited edition
Category: Corgi 1:32 Military Aircraft Models
Safety Notice:
This item is not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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