Sale! P-51 B Mustang USAF Double Ace R.E. Turner "Short Fuse Sallee" HA8509 1:48

Highly detailed Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series P-51 B Mustang USAF "Short Fuse Sallee" Capt R.E. Turner Double Ace WWII 1944 356th FS, 354th FG, 9th AF, 1944 Hobby Master HA8509 Scale 1:48 Country: USAF Aircraft: P-51B Mustang Item#: HA8509 Scale: 1:48 The only difference between the North American P-51B and C variants was the B was built in Inglewood and the C in Dallas. The B variant first flew on May 5, 1943 and the C variant first flew on August 5, 1943. The B variant saw 1,988 built while the C variant saw 1,750 built. On December 1, 1943 the P-51B Mustang flew its first combat mission and in March 1944 provided bomber escort to Berlin. The high shape of the P-51B/C dorsal spine gave it the name “Razorback”. Specifications for the North American P-51B/C Mustang The only difference between the B variant and the C variant are the plants where they were manufactured P-51B/C Production – 3,738 B – 1,988 produced at Inglewood plant C – 1,750 produced at Dallas plant Dimensions Length – 32.25 ft Wingspan – 37.04 ft Height – 13.67 ft