P-51B Mustang Blue Nose Die-Cast Model

This P-51B Mustang was piloted by Maj. John R. Bennett.

Assigned to the 352nd Fighter Group of RAF Bodney in Norfolk, England, this P-51B Mustang was piloted by John Bennett. Recipient of a European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) medal, Bennett was credited with the destruction of one enemy aircraft and two further “assisted” destruction credits in 134 missions. Decorated with shark teeth on the nose and the trademark “Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney” blue nose, Bennett’s aircraft features invasion strips and olive-green base colors.

Features:

– Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details

– Optional retracted or deployed landing gear

– Attachable press-fit fuel tanks

– Display stand included

– Measures 5.5”l with a 6.25” wingspan at 1:72 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
One of the hallmarks in WWII history, the iconic P-51 Mustang is an aircraft that adapted through the conflict to defeat even the most powerful foes. Developed by North American Aviation in the 1940s as the successor of the P-40 Warhawk, it would be ordered by the Royal Air Force to serve as one of their mainline fighters. Though not originally purchased by the USAAF, the intervention of General Hap Arnold resulted in 55 of the early examples being retained as photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Accepted in 1942 by the USAAF, the first P-51A fighters to join the ranks were deployed to the China Burma India theatre where it excelled in low-altitude combat. Produced in Inglewood California, just under 2,000 of the early P-51A, B, & C fighters were manufactured by North American Aviation.