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1/33 P-51A Mustang
Today I'd like to show you my most recent aircraft model in 1/33 scale.
It's a P-51A Mustang from Fly Model nr 35. Model is a quite old design and it's also not too difficult to build. A pretty good model for 1/33 beginners. However, as it's a hand-drawn model, it has some small inaccuracies here and there. Nonetheless, these are nothing to worry about. They're just nothing serious. I've tried to identify the unit of this P-51A but it's not so easy in this case. Some sources state that the 137322 was in 111th Recon Squadron and some indicate 154th Recon Squadron. Unfortunately, the Fly Model does not provide any information about plane's history. Just some basic information about P-51 in general.
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This is a widely known aircraft.
It survived the war (no destruct report). Below: the head of the original NX73 (Mustang Mk1 design team) poses with 137322. Aeronautical Engineer Edgar Schmued with North American P-51-2-NA , 41-37322. (San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives) Original 41-37322 was not a P-51A Basically a modified A36 (P51-1) 41-37322 c/n 91-11983 was a Lend Lease RAF Mustang IA FD420. Repossessed and delivered back to USAAF as P-51-2. Later operated by the 154th Fighter Squadron in Tunisia and Sicily. "P-51-2" designation is mentioned as such in official USAAF manuals. Technically, though - this a/c is an F-6A conversion - note the camera behind the pilot's seat.
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Thanks for the explanation, airdave.
However, the pictures you posted don't show up.
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I'll repost...
This Mustang survived the war (no loss or destruct report on file. Below: the head of the original NX73 (Mustang Mk1 design team) poses with 137322. Aeronautical Engineer Edgar Schmued with North American P-51-2-NA , 41-37322. (San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives) Original 41-37322 was not a P-51A Basically a modified A36 (P51-1) 41-37322 c/n 91-11983 was a Lend Lease RAF Mustang IA FD420. Repossessed and delivered back to USAAF as P-51-2. Later operated by the 154th Fighter Squadron in Tunisia and Sicily. "P-51-2" designation is mentioned as such in official USAAF manuals. Technically, though - this a/c is an F-6A conversion - note the camera behind the pilot's seat.
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