Revell P-51d Mustang - 1/48

[PearlJamNoCode]

Originally Posted by kfz

looks nice.

Does it need s bit of filler there on the leading edge?

I like the correct positioning iof the wheel doors. looks smart. Transfers look lovely quality prints colours are strong. Well done.

Now tell us about the P51?? Tell us about this one, the real one that is!

Interestingly enough my grandfather gave me a book called "Flying Aces" earlier this year and looking through it yesterday I found that it features this exact airplane! Flown by commander of the 78th FG Col. J. D. Landers was built in Inglewood, CA in Jan. 1945. Flew in the 8th Air Force's 78th FG at AAF Station Duxford. The red and white checkerboard scheme is that of the 78th. Flying this plane between 22 February and 28 June 1945 Landers shot down at least 2 Bf 109's and a Me 262!

[Kyt]

Originally Posted by PearlJamNoCode

Flown by commander of the 78th FG Col. J. D. Landers was built in Inglewood, CA in Jan. 1945. Flew in the 8th Air Force's 78th FG at AAF Station Duxford. The red and white checkerboard scheme is that of the 78th. Flying this plane between 22 February and 28 June 1945 Landers shot down at least 2 Bf 109's and a Me 262!

Landers was actually an ace with 14.5 claims - including 6 Japanese aircraft.

LandersJohnDave

Landers John D LtCol

And a Mustang painted in the above colours was still flying (originally 44-85634)

P-51 Mustang Survivors: " Big Beautiful Doll " , N351BD - serial #: 44-63634 Sights, Sounds, History.

[PearlJamNoCode]

Originally Posted by Kyt

Landers was actually an ace with 14.5 claims - including 6 Japanese aircraft.

LandersJohnDave

Landers John D LtCol

And a Mustang painted in the above colours was still flying (originally 44-85634)

P-51 Mustang Survivors: " Big Beautiful Doll " , N351BD - serial #: 44-63634 Sights, Sounds, History.

There's also one at the IWM