Exclusive Hobby Master 1:48 P-51 Little Freddie Hutchins Tuskegee

Sold out - Discontinued Exclusive From VladsToys and a couple of very limited retailers Hobby Master Air Power Series North American P-51D Mustang flown by Capt. Freddie E. Hutchins, "Little Freddie" 332 Fighter Group, 302 Fighter Squadron. 1:48 Scale  Diecast Model         Length    8"            Width  9.25" limited edition only 500 worldwide HA7718 Hutchins of Donaldsonville, Ga., graduated from flight training on April 29, 1943, at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. In December, he deployed to Italy with the 302nd Fighter Squadron, part of the 332nd Fighter Group. The 302nd Fighter Squadron flew its first combat mission on Feb. 5, 1944. Capt. Freddie E. Hutchins assigned the same nickname to each of his planes: "Little Freddie." By the end of World War II, Hutchins was flying his fourth "Little Freddie." He later served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Hutchins was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and a Purple Heart for his military service. 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." Die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines; a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure; movable wing flaps, an opening rear coolant scoop, and a rotating propeller; two styles of removable drop tanks; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including the squadron's colorful diamond pattern on the engine cowling. 9¼" wingspan; includes a display stand. MINT IN BOX Save on shipping when purchasing two or more items be sure to put all items in a shopping cart and do one check out I will do my best to provide you with prompt, honest, sincere, and excellent service. Thank you Tracking is provided it is the buyer's responsibility to track inbound packages International buyers are responsible for customs fees and taxes
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