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North American Aviation P-51D Mustang 1/100 Scale Diecast Model “Big Beautiful Doll”, 78th FG, USAAF Brand: Postage Stamp Collection SKU: PS53428
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North American Aviation P-51D Mustang 1/100 Scale Diecast Model, 78th FG, USAAF – PS53428
Length | 10.3 cm | 4.0 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 12.5 cm | 4.9 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage fixed retracted
- Display stand included.
Postage Stamp Collection PS53428
Postage Stamp Collection PS53428 replicates in 1/100 scale diecast the P-51D Mustang, “Big Beautiful Doll”. Flown by Colonel John Landers, Commanding Officer, 78th Fighter Group (78th FG), United States Army Air Force (USAAF), RAF Duxford, England, circa 1945.
John Landers
John Landers (1920 – 1989) was an American World War II USAAF ace, credited with 14.5 aerial victories, one damaged, and 20 on the ground. He retired in 1945 with the rank of Colonel, awarded the Silver Star (twice), Distinguished Flying Cross (three), and Air Medal (Four).
North American Aviation P-51D/K
The P-51 Mustang is an American single-seat, single-engine, long-range, monoplane fighter-bomber developed for the British. The maiden flight took place on October 26, 1940, entering service in January 1942 with No.26 Squadron Royal Air Force (RAF). The Mustang served in most WW II theatres of operation and later in the Korean War.
Produced in several variants, the P-51D/K was the most numerous (8,302 built) and recognisable, manufactured in California (P-51D) and Texas (P-51K). Known as the Mustang Mk IV and -K as the Mk.IVa in RAF service. Photo reconnaissance variants were designated F-6D and F-6K. In late 1946, the Australian Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation(CAC) built 120 P-51Ds, designated as the CA-18 Mustang.
The P-51 uses a single Packard V-1650-7 Merlin V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, driving a four-bladed, constant-speed, variable-pitch Hamilton Standard propeller.
Armament consisted of six wing-mounted machine guns and two wing hardpoints able to carry 450kg (1,000 lbs) of stores.
North American Aviation P-51D Mustang 1/100 Scale Diecast Model “Big Beautiful Doll”, 78th FG, USAAF Brand: Postage Stamp Collection SKU: PS53428
AUD $36.00
Sold out