{"product_id":"arma-hobby-1-72-p-51-b-c-mustang-expert-set-aus-decals-70038","title":"Arma Hobby 1\/72 P-51 B\/C Mustang Expert Set *Aus Decals* [70038]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe North Americanâ„¢ P-51B\/C Mustangâ„¢ History\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSoon after the commencement of the aerial offensive against the Third Reich it became apparent that the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) needed a reliable, low-cost and long-range fighter that would be able to accompany the bombers to their targets at high altitude. The first versions of the P-51\/P-51A Mustang, equipped with an Allison engine, performed capably in the fighter and reconnaissance role when operating at lower altitudes, however the lack of a second engine compressor stage made it impossible to achieve satisfactory performance at heights in excess of 4,500 metres. To complicate matters, the P-47 fighter was limited by its range, while the P-38 was not available in sufficient numbers. A solution to the problem was found by fitting the P-51A with the British Rolls-Royce Merlin 66 engine (used in the Spitfire IX\/XVI). Importantly, this power plant had a two-stage compressor and was already being manufactured in the United States under licence by Packard with the designation V-1650. The version of the aeroplane thus developed the P-51B Mustang was easily capable of flying from England to Berlin as an escort on daytime bombing raids.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKit features parts needed to build 1\/72 scale miniature of following variants: P-51 B\/C, Mustang Mk III and F6C.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eplastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ephoto etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003edecal with 6 marking options (4x USAAF 2x RAF)\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003emasks for canopy and wheels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eMarkings options included in the kit:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eP-51B-5-NA Mustang, 43-6315\/AJ-A, \"Ding Hao\", pilot: Maj. James H. Howard MH, 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, Boxted UK, April 1944.                                 \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eP-51C-11-NT Mustang, 44-10816\/278,   \"Evalina\", pilot: 1st Lt. Oliver E. Strawbridge, 26th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Group, China, January 1945. Kit also includes Japanese markings of the captured aeroplane in 1945 (pilot Maj. Yasuhiko Kuroe).\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMustang III, KH516\/WC-F, pilot: Kpt. Jerzy Mencel DFC, 309 Squadron Polish Air Force, shot down Me-262 jet fighter on 9 April 1945.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eF-6C-1-NT Mustang, 42-03213\/IX-H, \"Azel\"\/\"Boomerang\", 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 10th Photographic Reconnaissance Group, Chalgrove UK. Aeroplane flown by 2nd Lt. Stanley F.H. Newman during D-Day preparations in Spring 1944.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMustang III, FB244\/CV-V, 3 Squadron RAAF, Fano in Italy, April 1944. Aeroplane flown by several pilots mainly in ground support role.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eP-51C-10-NT Mustang, 43-25045\/C3-W, \"Snookie\", pilot: Lt. Edward T. Pawlak, 382nd Fighter Squadron, 363rd Fighter Group, France, July 1944.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arma Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48487929839837,"sku":"AH70038","price":55.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/AH70038.jpg?v=1788354446","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/arma-hobby-1-72-p-51-b-c-mustang-expert-set-aus-decals-70038","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}