Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Diecast Model

North American P-51K Mustang – 44-11622, "Nooky Booky IV", Maj. Leonard "Kit" Carson, 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, USAAF, 1945

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


Limited production of approximately 350 models worldwide

Leonard “Kit” Carson was the highest scoring ace of the 357th FG with 18.5 aerial victories and 3.5 ground strafing victories. His first victory came on April 8, 1944 flying one of his four “Nooky Booky” P-51’s. Most of Carson’s victories came late in WWII flying “Nooky Booky IV”. Beginning in April of 1944 until the end of WWII the 357th accumulated a total of 595.5 aerial victories and 106.5 aircraft destroyed on the ground. Carson was selected to teach combat techniques at the combat training school dubbed “Clobber College”.

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 is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-built, diecast models. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with precision-tooled die-cast metal and some plastic components.

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