Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

North American Mustang Mk.IV (P-51) – KM272 / QV-V “Dooleybird”, F/L Arthur S. "Joe" Doley, No. 19 Squadron, RAF, 1945

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


Limited production of approximately 400 models worldwide

During WWII F/L Arthur S "Joe" Doley flew Spitfires and Hurricanes with the No. 610 and No. 87 Squadrons of the RAF. In February 1945 he transferred to 19 Squadron flying P-51 Mustangs on long range operations over the North Sea. Over time salt would make the aircraft look worn so Doley’s Mustang was sent for an overhaul and replaced by a new natural metal Mustang Mk.IV KM272 / QV-V. Doley had "Dooleybird" painted on the left side of the fuselage along with a blue and white spinner and engine cowling.

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.


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