North American P-51D “Mustang”
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1958
- First catalogue reference
- 1405 in 1st Edition (1962)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Roy Cross
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Instruction Sheets
Description
North American P-51D "Mustang" – Airfix kit 1405, first issued in 1958, Series 1, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1962 to 1977. Later renumbered 98, 01018-4.
With a top speed of 437 miles per hour, the "Mustang" is claimed to be one of the fastest piston driven fighters in the World. This Airfix kit is of the P-51D version, and although used mainly by U.S.A.A.F., some 250 were flown by the R.A.F. and were known as the "Mustang IV". With the particularly long range of 2,080 miles, the "Mustang" is armed with six 0.5 inch machine guns and can carry bombs or rockets. – Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as North American P-51D Mustang from North American P-51D "Mustang".
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1958 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1st Edition (1962) | 1405 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2nd Edition (1963) | 1405 |
| Catalogue Ref - 3rd Edition (1964) | 1405 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 1405 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 98 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 98 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 98 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 98 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 98 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 01018-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 01018-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 01018-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 01018-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 01018-4 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
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