Corgi Aviation Archive Diecast Model North American P-51B Mustang Tommy's Dad Maj. John C. Herbst CO of the 74th FS/23rd FG Luliang, China January 1945 1/48 Scale - AA37104 Wingspan: 6.25" Each fully painted and assembled model features: - Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilots and crew members (1:72/1:32).
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards (1:72/1:32).
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels (1:72/1:32).
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings (1:72/1:32).
About this Model: The heritage of the 74th Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers" traces back to the famed American Volunteer Group. The AVG, started by Brig Gen Claire Chennault, provided air defense for China in the early days of World War II. Using P-40 Warhawks, the AVG "Flying Tigers" maintained an amazing kill ratio of 8:1 over the enemy during seven months of combat operations. When the United States entered the war in 1941, the AVG was disbanded, reconstituted, and then activated as the 23rd Fighter Group on July 4th, 1942. |
