Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7710
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 352nd FG, 328th FS, #44-14906 "Cripes A' Mighty", George Preddy, Asche Airfield, Belgium |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 8" | | 9.25" |
On August 6, 1944 Major George Preddy scored six victories. In October 1944 when George Preddy returned from a 30 day leave he was promoted to CO of the 328th FS. Preddy was assigned a new P-51D s/n 44-14906 he named "Cripes A' Mighty". On November 2, 1944 the 352nd destroyed a record 38 aircraft with 25 credited to the 328th FS. On Christmas day Preddy led 10 other P-51's on patrol and were vectored to a group of enemy fighters. Preddy downed 2 aircraft before he and his wing man were vectored to another group of aircraft near Liege, Belgium. Preddy spotted a Fw-190D-9 at tree top level and dove to pursue. The chase led the aircraft over an area being defended by the U.S. 12th AA. When the P-51 roared by the American troops opened fire. His Mustang was hit by friendly fire and crashed near Langerwehe, Germany killing Major George Preddy Jr. age 25. Preddy was credited with 27.5 aerial victories and 5 ground strafing victories.
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.
Hobby Master's 1:48 scale P-51 Mustang is a well-thought-out, quality product, constructed almost entirely from diecast metal with intelligent use of plastic components. The sliding canopy opens to reveal pad printed flight controls, instrument panel and radio equipment boxes. The all-metal propeller spins freely, and the wing flaps and radiator cowling are also movable. Separately applied metal exhaust stacks have six flanged pipes on each side, and pad printed rivets can be seen on the flaps, engine cowling and rudder. Landing gear and doors are constructed as a complete subassembly for easy configuration. Releases in this series include a variety of wing mounted external fuel tanks and ordnance.
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The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" 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.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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