North American P-51D Mustang Mighty Eight 65th Fighter Wing 1:48 Eduard 11196

Plastic model aircraft kit: North American P-51D Mustang Mighty Eight 65th Fighter Wing 1:48 Eduard 11196

A high-quality plastic model kit depicting the legendary American fighter aircraft, the North American P-51D Mustang, in the limited "Mighty Eight" edition. The set focuses on machines operating within the 65th Fighter Wing stationed in England during World War II.

The North American P-51 Mustang is one of the most recognizable and effective Allied fighters of World War II. The D version, equipped with a bubble canopy, became a symbol of American air power over Europe. These aircraft provided long-range escort for the bombing missions of the USAAF 8th Air Force, effectively eliminating the threat from the Luftwaffe.

Painting options:

• P-51B-10 "U've Had It!" (42-106647) – Cpt. John B. England, 362nd FS, 357th FG, Leiston base.
• P-51B-15 "The West 'By God' Virginian" (42-106950) – Lt. Roswell Chenerey, 486th FS, 352nd FG, Bodney base.
• P-51B-15 "Margie Maru" (43-24842) – Cpt. Wallace E. Emmer, 353rd FS, 354th FG, Lashenden base.
• P-51B-15 "Salem Representative" (42-106924) – 2nd Lt. Ralph K. Hofer, 334th FS, 4th FG, Debden base.
• P-51B-7 "Gay Connie" (43-6913) – 2nd Lt. Linwood D. Loken, 374th FS, 361st FG, Bottisham base.
• P-51B-15 "Berlin Express" (42-106839) – Lt. William B. Overstreet, 363rd FS, 357th FG, Leiston base.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, you will need separately sold modeling tools (e.g., nippers, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.