Description
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Die-cast Model
North American P-51D Mustang – "Daddy's Girl", Major Ray Wetmore, 370th FS, 359th FG, USAAF, RAF East Wretham, Norfolk, England, 1945
1:48 Scale. Length: 8". Wingspan: 9.25"
Limited production of approximately 400 models worldwide
In March 1943 Raymond S Wetmore was assigned to the USAAF 359th Fighter Group that went to England in October. February and March 1944 saw Wetmore score his first 4.5 victories flying a P-47 before switching to the P-51 Mustang. At only 20 years of age Wetmore became an ACE with two victories on May 19th when he downed two Me-109s. By the end of 1944 Wetmore had 15 victories and was flying the P-51 “Daddy’s Girl”. His final victory came on March 15, 1945 by shooting down a rocket powered Me-163 bringing his total to 21.25 aircraft.
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 diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a P-51 Mustang features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines and antennas
Historically accurate pad printed graphics
Rotatable propeller
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with P-51 Mustang artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:48 Military Aircraft Models
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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