The North American P-51 Mustang stands as a testament to ingenuity and adaptability, forever etched in history as one of America's most iconic wartime fighters. Originally designed to meet British specifications, the Mustang truly soared once equipped with the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. This transformative combination resulted in an aircraft renowned for its exceptional long range and impressive firepower.

The Mustang's prowess wasn't limited to its individual capabilities. It emerged as a superb escort fighter, effectively safeguarding Allied bombers on their perilous missions deep into German airspace, all the way to Berlin and back. Its remarkable performance and versatility extended beyond World War II, seeing continued service during the Korean War and remaining operational with some air forces until the early 1980s.

Now, Airfix have carefully recreated this piece of military history in 1/72 scale, ready for you to build and display.

• Carefully recreated in 1/72 scale
• Paint layout sheet included
• Decal sheet included
• Genuine Airfix product
• Paint Schemes:
  • North American P-51D Mustang, Aircraft flown by Lt. Col. Joseph L Thury, 505th Fighter Squadron, 339th Fighter Group, 8th AF, Royal Air Force Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, England, 1944

• 1x Airfix 1/72 North American P-51D Mustang Fighter Scaled Plastic Model Kit

• Paints & Brushes
• Modelling Glue such as Revell Contacta Professional Glue 25g
• Tweezers, Scissors & Modelling Knives