Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Diecast Model

North American P-51D Mustang – #44-14888, “Glamorous Glenn III”, Charles “Chuck” Yeager, 363rd FS, 357th FG, USAAF, November 1944

1:48 Scale.  Length: 8".  Wingspan: 9.25"

During World War II, Charles “Chuck” Yeager was assigned to the USAAF 363rd FS, 357th FG “The Yoxford Boys”. He was credited with 11.5 victories, most of which came in P-51D Mustang 44-14888 ‘Glamorous Glenn III’. On October 12, 1944 Yeager became an Ace in a day when he shot down 5 Bf-109’s. On November 6, 1944 he damaged 2 Me-262’s and destroyed a third. On November 27, 1944 he destroyed 3 Bf-109s. When Yeager returned to the USA, P-51 Mustang 44-14888 became “Melody’s Answer” and was destroyed on March 2, 1945.

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 P-51 was a fast and durable aircraft.


Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.

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