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| | Code: OD-AC126 Price: $32.95 Status: New Item In Stock Quantity in Cart: none | Oxford Diecast Oxford Aviation AC126 North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model USAAF 4th FG, 336th FS, #44-13317, Donald Emerson, RAF Debden, England | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| North American P-51D Mustang | | 5.25" | | 6.25" |
Major Donald R. Emerson was a decorated fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. Known for his exceptional skill and bravery, Emerson achieved ace status, credited with downing several enemy aircraft. Tragically, he was killed on December 25, 1944, when his aircraft was hit by ground fire near Oppendorf, Germany, during the Battle of the Bulge. Emerson's valor and sacrifice symbolize the dedication of USAAF pilots who risked their lives to secure Allied victory in the war. 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 Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Oxford Diecast "Oxford Aviation" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Permanently retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Fixed, non-spinning plastic propellers.
- No pilot figures.
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