JC Wings 1:72 Diecast Model

North American P-51D Mustang – #44-14906, “Cripes A' Mighty,” Major George Preddy, 328th FS, 352nd FG, 8th AF, USAAF, December, 1944

1:72 Scale.  Length: 5.25".  Wingspan: 6.25"


Limited Edition of 600 Models Worldwide

One of the most famous aces of the Eighth Air Force. George Preddy's last assigned aircraft was this P51D, flown after he returned from an R&R break to take command of the 328th Fighter Squadron. It carries the squadron's standard red rudder and canopy rail name tag. A stylized barber's pole was painted on the right hand side of the cowling reflecting the part time career of his crew chief. His previous aircraft had included P-51D Cripes A'Mighty 3rd and P-51B Cripes A'Mighty 2nd as well as the original Cripes A'Mighty, a P-47-RE in which Preddy had scored his first three victories.

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 Mustang was a fast and durable aircraft


JC Wings offers a wide selection of high 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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