North American P-51D 'Mustang'
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The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.

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.