Matchbox Collectibles H3739
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF, "Shangri La", Don Gentile |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
American figther ace Dominic Gentile earned his wings - and his first combat victories - while flying with the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. After transferring to the US Army 8th Air Force, he established an extraordinary combat record, ultimately destroying 30 enemy planes. Gentile flew the P-51B in combat and this P-51D during a war-bond tour of the U.S. The legendary P-51 Mustang was one of the most capable fighters of World War II. WIth a blistering top speed of 437 mph and a range of a thousand miles, the was a superb bomber escort and a lethal foe of enemy interceptors. During World War II, P-51s destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat. 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 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Matchbox "Collectibles" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Matchbox "Collectibles" 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 retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Detailed pilot figures.
- Spinning propellers.
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