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P - 51 MUSTANG
AIRPLANE MODELS

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Fully assembled, Handcrafted Wood Model Aircraft with Removable Desk Stands.

In 1940, at the request of the British, the P-51A ("Mustang") fighter plane was designed by North American Aviation. The design showed promise and purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941, primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to it's limited high-altitude performance. But in 1942, tests of P-51B's using the British Rolls-Royce "Merlin" engine revealed a much improved speed and service ceiling. In late 1943, Merlin-powered P-51B's entered into air combat over Europe. Providing high-altitude escort to B-17's and B-24's, the Mustang's scored heavily over German interceptors. By the end of the war, P-51's had destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in the air, more than any other fighter in Europe.

Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, including the Pacific. Over 14,800 P-51's were built by North American Aviation. During the Korean Conflict, P-51D's were used primarily for close support of ground forces until withdrawn from combat in 1953.

Source and Links:
U.S.A.F. Museum.
Wikipedia

P - 51 Mustang Model Airplane "Detroit Miss", loaded $145.00	P - 51 Mustang Model Airplane "Bald Eagle", loaded $145.00
P - 51D Model Airplane "Betty Jane" $160.00	P - 51 Airplane Model "Flying Undertaker" Loaded $130.00
P - 51 Mustang Model Airplane "Glamorous Glen III" $185.00	P - 51 D Mustang Model Airplane - Tuskegee $160.00
P - 51D Mustang Aircraft Model $155.00	P - 51 C Mustang Model Airplane - Tuskegee $160.00
P - 51D Mustang Model Airplane $68.00	P - 51 D Mustang Airplane Model $155.00
P - 51D Mustang Model Airplane Gunfighter $150.00	P - 51 Mustang Small Wood Airplane Model $64.00
P - 51D Mustang "Old Crow" Wood Model Airplane $160.00

These beautiful handmade airplane models are authentic replicas made from the finest grade of select kiln dried Philippine mahogany wood. The aircraft models are made entirely by hand: From the hand-carving of the fuselage, wings and tail section, to the sanding of the aircraft's contours. Every part is assembled precisely into place. After shaping and sanding, the model passes through several stages of priming and sanding before it is hand painted to duplicate the actual colors, emblems, and insignias of the original historical aircraft. Finally, multiple coats of clear lacquer are applied to protect the artwork and provide an overall glossy finish.

P - 51 MUSTANGAIRPLANE MODELS

P - 51 MUSTANG
AIRPLANE MODELS