Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7702
North American Mustang Mk IV Diecast Model
RAF No.112 Sqn, KH774, Cervia, Italy, May 1945 |
| 1:48 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American Mustang Mk IV | | 8" | | 9.25" |
In early May 1945 this particular aircraft KH774, GA-S was flown by Lt. Blanchford based at Cervia, Italy. They operated along the Adriatic coast of Italy doing fighter-bomber duties but also seemed to like attacking bridge targets. The 112 Squadron remained in Italy after the war had ended to perform occupation duties and were disbanded at Treviso on December 30th, 1946. Aircraft KH774 was Struck Off Charge (SOC) on February 27, 1947. The 112 Squadron was nicknamed the "Shark Squadron" because they were the first unit from any air force to use the shark mouth pattern on P-40s.
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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