Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Diecast Model

North American P-51D Mustang – "Hon Mistake", 1st Lt. William G. Ebersole, 462th FS, 506th FG, 7th AF, USAAF, Iwo Jima, 1945

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

Includes a metal plate on the stand signed by William G. Ebersole


Limited production of approximately 200 models worldwide

In the summer of 1945 P-51D Mustang 44-72587 #619 was assigned to the 462nd FS/506th FG stationed at Airfield 3 on Iwo Jima. The aircraft was shared by 1st Lt. William G. Ebersole and 2nd Lt. James R. Bercaw. Ebersole was the youngest member of the 462nd FS and flew twelve missions with ten of them being VLR missions. Ebersole was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Rumor has it P-51 “Hon Mistake” received the name after shooting up an outhouse while a Japanese soldier was using the facility.

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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