P-51D Mustang 1/72 Die Cast Model – AA27707

SKU:

AA27707

UPC:

5055286673320

Military Conflict:

World War II

Scale:

1:72 Scale

Military Branch:

N/A

Gun Type:

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Ammo:

N/A

Blank Firing Type:

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Cannot Ship To:

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Mfr Year:

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Car Mfr:

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Dimensions:

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Features

• 6.25″ Wingspan 5.25″ Long
• Diecast construction
• Opening canopy
• Pilot figure included
• Spinning propeller
• Optional position landing gear
• Display Stand

Urban L. Drew and his personal P-51D Mustang ‘Detroit Miss’ lead a fighter protection flight covering a deep penetration bombing raid into Germany on 7th October 1944 and was one of only three USAAF pilots to have encountered the new Messerschmitt Me262 jet fighter during a combat mission over enemy territory. On October 7, 1944 Captain drew encountered two Me262’s and destroyed them both.He was one of only two USAFF to score a double jet kill on a single mission. In May 1983, Urban L. Drew was awarded the Air Force Cross, in recognition of his wartime service and status as an air ‘Ace’.