CORGI US32226 1/72 NORTH AMERICAN P-51D MUSTANG, USAAF 355TH FG, 354TH FS, "DOWN FOR DOUBLE", GORDON GRAHAM, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND 1945, WITH NOSE ART PANEL - LIMITED STOCK Lt Col Gordon Graham claimed seven aerial and 9.5 victories during his time in the European Theatre. All of these kills came while flying the P-51. He was assigned to the 355th FG's HQ flight, whose aircraft featured the unique white nose colors seen here, as well as the white letter C on the rudder tip. The 355th FG ended the war with 502 strafing victories ? the highest air-to ground tally unit in the Eighth Air Force. Its pilots also shot down 365.5 enemy aircraft. Lt Col Gordon Graham claimed seven aerial and 9.5 strafing victories during his time in the European Theatre. All of these kills came while flying the P-51. He was assigned to the 355th FG's HQ flight, whose aircraft featured the unique white nose colors seen here, as well as the white letter C on the rudder tip. The 355th FG ended the war with 502 strafing victories ? the highest air-to-ground tally of any fighter unit in the Eighth Air Force. Its pilots also shot down 365.5 enemy aircraft. North American P-51D Mustang Designed to meet an RAF requirement for fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-51 Mustang was first flown on October 26th, 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but it was the definitive P-51D that gave the Mustang its classic warbird appearance. Britain and the US both tested the airframe with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which gave the aircraft tremendous performance gains. The Truman Senate War Investigating Committee called the Mustang "the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence." Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honoured. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels. Pose able presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity. Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. Limited Edition model ? certificated 1,410 produced worldwide. The photos in this listing are from our own library, the model you will receive is brand new and sealed. Buy Gone World are more than happy to post items worldwide, postage for the item/s will be established at point of sale/interest and will be messaged to each member when asked. Buy Gone World does offer discounts for multiple purchases, this includes International Posting. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS - MANY ARE DESIRABLE AND RARE MODELS YOU DO NOT SEE ANYMORE - WE HAVE MORE THAN 2,500 SOLD OUT MODELS IN STOCK - MOST ARE NEW!!! - A LOT ARE LOW NUMBERS - ALL ARE LONG SINCE SOLD OUT - BY ALL MEANS CONTACT US FOR THE ONE YOU ARE MISSING OR YOU DESIRE BUT SIMPLY CANNOT FIND. BGW Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter