P-51D Mustang1/32 Die Cast Model Corgi (AA34410)

P-51D Mustang 1/32 Die Cast Model, 'Cripes A'Mighty', George Preddy, 1944

Features

• Model is approximately 11.75" long with a wingspan of 14.25"
• Rotatable propeller and visible gun bay details
• Display stand included
• Part of the engine cowling is removable and reveals a detailed V-12 Merlin engine
• Removable covers on each wing display detailed machine guns and ammo belts.
• Opening canopy to reveal a detailed cockpit with a pilot
• Optional position landing gear
• Limited Edition

The P-51D Mustang was one of the most effective and recognizable fighter aircraft of World War II. Developed by North American Aviation, the P-51D combined speed, range, and firepower in a sleek, highly maneuverable design. Powered by a Packard-built Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, it could escort Allied bombers deep into enemy territory while maintaining excellent combat performance. The aircraft featured a distinctive bubble canopy for improved pilot visibility and was armed with six .50-caliber machine guns. Capable of speeds exceeding 430 miles per hour, the Mustang excelled in air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance missions. Its long-range capability helped secure Allied air dominance over Europe, making the P-51D a legendary fighter in aviation history.
George Preddy was one of the most successful American fighter aces of World War II, credited with 26.83 aerial victories. Born in 1919, he flew the P-51 Mustang with the 352nd Fighter Group, earning a reputation for exceptional marksmanship, tactical skill, and aggressive combat leadership. Preddy scored most of his victories against German aircraft during the Allied air campaign over Europe. He became the highest-scoring P-51 Mustang ace in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Tragically, his combat career ended in December 1944 when he was accidentally shot down by friendly anti-aircraft fire during the Battle of the Bulge.