Kit #6370
Brief History:
Created by a
talented team of North American Aircraft designers in 1940, the graceful P-51
“Mustang” achieved unparalleled success in the savage aerial combat of
World War II. Recognized as the epitome of “Mustang” variants, the P-51 was
manufactured in greater quantity than any other version of this famous aircraft.
The P-51D was fitted with an elegant, streamlined bubble canopy and
modified rear fuselage that was designed to overcome rearward visibility
problems encountered with earlier “Mustang” variants.
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Fitted with six
wing mounted .50 caliber machine guns and an updated Rolls-Royce Merlin engine,
the P-51D was capable of speeds in excess of 400 miles per hour. The superiority
of the American fighter force in the skies over Europe was primarily due to the
superlative performance of this fine aircraft. P-51 fitted with external
fuel tanks were used extensively to escort the massive heavy bomber formations
engaged in the strategic bombing offensive against the German & Japanese
homelands.
Though the global
conflict that made them famous is a little more than memories. Even today,
the sight & sound of one of these exciting warbirds in flight brings
unforgettable experience.
Model:
This is my 1/48
scale model of P-51 “Mustang”. This model was presented to me by a friend of
mine, model was made right out of the box, the overall color was Testors Silver,
the Decals were of “Super Scale” sheet # 48-914. The aircraft shown is a
P-51 D-15-NA flown by Lt. Col. Richard Turner of C.O.356th FS/354th
FG having 19 ˝ Kills, next model coming up after this is P-47
“Thunderbolt”. I hope you like my model any comments are welcomed. :-)
Kairasp
Daruwala
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