Franklin Mint Armour Collection B11E382
North American P-51D Mustang Diecast Model
USAAF 78th FG, 82nd FS, "Big Dick", Richard Hewitt, RAF Duxford, England, June 1945, Signature Edition
Limited Edition
Limited Edition of 1000 pieces worldwide, each hand-signed by the pilot.
Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighters, the P-51 was first flown on October 26th, 1940. The P-51 proved capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy the German Air Force on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine (used by the Spitfire), which resulted in tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence.
"The Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" presents diecast detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Armour Collection diecast airplanes from The Franklin Mint require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast airplanes in the Franklin Mint's Armour Collection are 100% true to scale.
Franklin Mint "Armour Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Detailed cockpit interiors.
- No pilot figures.
- Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside.
