Product Highlights
This 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master replicates the North American P-51D-5-NA Mustang, serial 44-13321, "Cripes A'Mighty 3rd," flown by Maj. George Preddy, 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, USAAF, July 1944.
Features
- Model is approximately 8" long with a 9.25" wingspan
- Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
- Includes pilot figure
- Optional-position landing gear
- Detachable ordnance loads
- Opening canopy
- Display stand included
- Rotating propeller
About George Preddy and the P-51D Mustang
George Preddy took command of this aircraft, the third he named "Cripes A'Mighty," in June 1944. Flying it, he became the top-scoring P-51 Mustang ace of World War II, including six confirmed victories over German Bf 109s in a single mission on August 6, 1944. The P-51D itself was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, armed with six .50-caliber machine guns, and is best remembered for escorting Allied heavy bombers deep into German territory during daylight raids.
