Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft 14663LE
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 332nd FG, 100th FS Tuskegee Airmen, Duchess Arlene, Robert Williams, Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, 1944 | Limited Edition
500
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
The Tuskegee Airmen of 332nd FG, or "Red Tails" as they were also known, were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. Robert W Williams Jr was a Tuskegee Airman and commander within the 332nd Fighter Group during World War Two. He flew the P-51D Mustang named Duchess Arlene, which was marked with the distinctive red tail of Tuskegee units. Williams led bomber escort and fighter sweep missions over Italy and occupied Europe, helping establish the group's reputation for discipline and effectiveness. After the war, Williams became a tireless advocate for recognizing the Airmen, leading to the 1995 HBO film The Tuskegee Airmen, inspired by his experiences. 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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Legion Models 1:72 Aircraft range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft in 1:72 scale. Legion Models 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Spinning propellers.
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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