Description: Corgi Aviation Archive Legends AA32211 North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 359th FG, 368th FS, Lieutenant Colonel Avelin Tacon, D-Day, June 6th 1944 I1:72 Scale Length Width North American P-51D Mustang 5.25" 6.25" This model is in Mint Condition and has been displayed only Box worn through age On June 6th, 1944, 45 Allied divisions with almost three million men with their heavy armor began landing on the Normandy beaches in France as the invasion of Europe took full effect. Air support was essential, and one of the largest deployments of Allied aircraft ever seen darkened the skies above the channel. During the course of the day the 359th Fighter Group flew six missions. The first mission on that historic day began at 0242 hours, when Lt. Col. Avelin P. Tacon Jr.'s Mustang from the 368th Fighter Squadron let an area patrol over Normandy. North American P-51D Mustang Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence." Corgi's 1:72 scale P-51 Mustang series includes the early war P-51B and the late war P-51D variants. P-51B releases feature either an early bird-cage style canopy or the "Malcolm-Hood" style canopy and under wing mounted pitot tube. The P-51D's large "bubble-top" canopy allows for easy viewing of a hand-painted pilot figure. A removable engine cowling is included on some releases (see photos), revealing a detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. This series includes models with a variety of wing mount drop tanks and ordnance and accurately modeled radiator scoops. When configured for ground display, the wing's structural detail can be seen inside the wheel wells. Corgi Aviation Archive Legends The Corgi "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels. Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Detailed pilot and crew member figures. Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
Price: 39.45 GBP
Location: West Horsley, Surrey
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Brand: Corgi
Type: Aircraft (Military)
Model: P-51D Mustang
Theme: Military
Scale: 1:72
