Description: Easy Model Platinum Collection 37291 North American P-51D Mustang Display Model USAAF 3rd ACG, 3rd FS, #44-64076 Jumpin' Jaques, Jaques Young, Mindoro, Philippines, January 1945 1:72 Scale Length WidthNorth American P-51D Mustang 5.25" 6.25" In September of 1941, the Philippine Department Air Force was created; one month later, its name was changed to the Far East Air Force. It was under this name in which the Fifth Air Force saw its first combat action. Within hours of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces attacked US bases in the Philippines, destroying most of the aircraft while they were still on the ground. The remaining aircraft allowed the far east air force to become the first U.S. Army Air Force unit to take part in combat, conducting defensive operations allowing United States and allied forces to retreat to Australia's northern coast. While in Australia, the Far East Air Force was redesignated Fifth Air Force in 1942 and placed under the command of Major General George Kenney. Kenney was General Douglas MacArthur's component commander for all allied air services. Under his leadership, Fifth Air Force provided the aerial spearhead for MacArthur's island hopping campaign. 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." Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Easy Model Platinum Collection The Easy Model "Platinum Collection" range presents highy-affordable, ready-made plastic models of military aircraft. While these models may not have the same "heft" as their diecast siblings, they do offer remarkable value for money. Most importantly, they look perfectly at home alongside diecast modes, allowing collectors to "flesh out" their collection with types and paint-schemes not yet available in diecast. Easy Model "Platinum Collection" display model airplanes feature: Molded plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Authentic ordnance loads. Permanently extended landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". --> Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
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Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Easy Model Platinum Collection
Scale: 1:72
Vehicle Make: North American
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Plastic
Theme: Platinum Collection
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Model: P-51D Mustang
MPN: 37291
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
