North American P-51B Mustang 363rd Fighter Squadron 1944, 1:48 Scale Diecast Model

Air Power Series Realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Highly detailed, moveable components. Display stand included. Measures 8” L x 9.25” Wingspan Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors, 14 years and above. The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation. First flight of the Mustang was on October 26th 1940 and introduced into service in January 1942. The official last year of service was 1984 with the Dominican Air Force. Over 15,000 Mustangs were produced. The only difference between the North American P-51B and C variants was the B was built in Inglewood and the C in Dallas. The B variant first flew on May 5, 1943 and the C variant first flew on August 5, 1943. The B variant saw 1,988 built while the C variant saw 1,750 built. On December 1, 1943 the P-51B Musta