North American P-51D ‘Mustang’

Description

North American P-51D 'Mustang' – Airfix kit 1401, first issued in 1972, Series 14, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1971 to 2010. Later renumbered 09501-5, 14001-2, 14001, A14001.

One of the finest single-engined fighters of all time, the Mustang claimed the distinction in the Second World War of being the first single-engined combat plane, based in Britain, to reach Berlin.

This kit, containing over 150 parts, will build a P-51D version and includes detailed Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine, cockpit layout with sliding canopy, and retractable undercarriage.

Armament consists of under-wing bombs and six 0.5 in machine guns, three in each wing, with removable access panels. The kit contains a choice of transfer markings and the propeller may be motorised. – Taken from the 9th edition catalogue (1971)

13th edition catalogue (1976), listed as North American P-51D Mustang from North American P-51D 'Mustang'.

1991 edition catalogue, listed as North American P51 D Mustang from North American P-51D Mustang.

1992 edition catalogue, listed as Mustang P-51D from North American P51 D Mustang.

1993 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51D Mustang from Mustang P-51D.

1994 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51 D Mustang from North American P-51D Mustang.

1997 edition catalogue, listed as North American P-51D Mustang from North American P-51 D Mustang.