Kits Scrapbooking & Model Planes, Cars, Tanks: Airfix Models

The North American P51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War.  Designed to an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed. Its long range and excellent firepower made it a superb escort fighter, able to protect the bombers all the way to Berlin and back. In 1948, the type designation for the Mustagn changed to F-51 and followoing this saw service as a ground attach aircraft over North Korea and continued to be used by some air arms up until the early 1980s. Scale: 1:72.  Glue Assembly - Paint required (sold separately)  Number of Parts: 72. Dimensions (mm): L136 x W156. Suitable for ages 8yrs+.