MAQUETTE À MONTER - Mustang Mk.III WWII Royal Air Force Fighter ICM | N° 48123 | 1:48 **LIKE NEW INSIDE UNOPENED**
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Condition | Like New Inside Unopened - Intérieur non ouvert |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | ICM |
| Size of the box | 26 x 19 x 4 cm |
| EAN | 4820013490805 |
Description
The world famous P-51 Mustang was one of the best fighter aircraft of the WWII period. The prototype of this airplane, designed by corporation North American, has made the maiden flight at October 26, 1940. Serially produced P-51B was equipped with the installation of potent and high altitude Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, made under licence by Packard corporation. The airplane Mustang with this engine became one of the fastest fighters in the world. The airplane had huge range, what was very appreciated. The airplanes put on Lend-Lease by the British Royal Air Force, have received the name Mustang Mk.III. On its fuselage the bubble canopy named Malcolm Hoods was installed. It has allowed to improve the view from the cabin. For the first time airplanes Mustang Mk.III have gone into service of 19th Squadron Royal Air Force in February, 1944. They were widely used up to the end of WWII as fighter-interceptors and fighter-bombers, including for intercepting German V1 flying bombs. On Mustangs also were flown the Polish pilots, including such aces, as S.Skalski (21 victories) and E.Horbaczewski (16,5). All in 1944 944 airplanes Mustang Mk.III were delivered.
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