{"id":8079772677,"title":"P - 51D Mustang \"Gentleman Jim\" Diecast Airplane Model by Corgi","handle":"p-51d-mustang-gentleman-jim-diecast-airplane-model-by-corgi","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1940, at the request of the British, the P-51A (\"Mustang\") fighter plane was designed by North American Aviation. The design showed promise and purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941, primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to it's limited high-altitude performance. But in 1942, tests of P-51B's using the British Rolls-Royce \"Merlin\" engine revealed a much improved speed and service ceiling. In late 1943, Merlin-powered P-51B's entered into air combat over Europe. Providing high-altitude escort to B-17's and B-24's, the Mustang's scored heavily over German interceptors. By the end of the war, P-51's had destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in the air, more than any other fighter in Europe. Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, including the Pacific. Over 14,800 P-51's were built by North American Aviation. During the Korean Conflict, P-51D's were used primarily for close support of ground forces until withdrawn from combat in 1953. Source and Links: U.S.A.F. Museum. New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum National Aviation Museum, Canada Curtis Fowles, P-51 Mustang Links 357th FG, 363rd FS, \"Gentleman Jim\", Jim Browning. P-51, 41-4937, named \"Gentleman Jim\", was flown by Capt. Jim Browing, an original member of the 357th FG. He was killed on February 9, 1945, in a midair collision with an Me-262 while flying Glen Zamke's \"Junior Miss\". Limited Edition Scale: 1\/72, Wingspan: 6.25\" Loose Parts: (not suitable for young children) Fully assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-04T21:20:32-07:00","created_at":"2017-06-04T21:20:32-07:00","vendor":"SEA GIFTS","type":"","tags":[],"price":3500,"price_min":3500,"price_max":3500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":30804702661,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"P - 51D Mustang \"Gentleman Jim\" Diecast Airplane Model by Corgi","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":[],"featured_image":null,"options":["Title"],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1940, at the request of the British, the P-51A (\"Mustang\") fighter plane was designed by North American Aviation. The design showed promise and purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941, primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to it's limited high-altitude performance. But in 1942, tests of P-51B's using the British Rolls-Royce \"Merlin\" engine revealed a much improved speed and service ceiling. In late 1943, Merlin-powered P-51B's entered into air combat over Europe. Providing high-altitude escort to B-17's and B-24's, the Mustang's scored heavily over German interceptors. By the end of the war, P-51's had destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in the air, more than any other fighter in Europe. Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, including the Pacific. Over 14,800 P-51's were built by North American Aviation. During the Korean Conflict, P-51D's were used primarily for close support of ground forces until withdrawn from combat in 1953. Source and Links: U.S.A.F. Museum. New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum National Aviation Museum, Canada Curtis Fowles, P-51 Mustang Links 357th FG, 363rd FS, \"Gentleman Jim\", Jim Browning. P-51, 41-4937, named \"Gentleman Jim\", was flown by Capt. Jim Browing, an original member of the 357th FG. He was killed on February 9, 1945, in a midair collision with an Me-262 while flying Glen Zamke's \"Junior Miss\". Limited Edition Scale: 1\/72, Wingspan: 6.25\" Loose Parts: (not suitable for young children) Fully assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e"}