North American P-51D Mustang

"Down For Double"

355th FG

1/72 Scale - US32226

Wingspan: 5.25"

Lt Col Gordon Graham claimed seven aerial and 9.5 strafing victories during his time in the European Theater of Operation. All of these kills came while flying the P-51. He was assigned to the 355th FG's HQ flight, whose aircraft featured the unique white nose colors seen here, as well as the white letter C on the rudder tip. The 355th FG ended the war with 502 strafing victories - the highest air-to-ground tally of any fighter unit in the Eighth Air Force. Its pilots also shot down 365.5 enemy aircraft.

Each 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).