P-51 Mustang, "Paul 1," Col. Paul H. Poberezny, (no signature)

Highly detailed P-51 Mustang, "Paul 1," Col. Paul H. Poberezny, Signature Edition Die Cast Model Item: HA7721 1:48 Scale (no signature plate edition, see HA7721A for signature edition ) Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. About Paul H. Poberezny Paul H. Poberezny is one of the most decorated men in the international aviation community, having received hundreds of trophies, awards and honors for his countless contributions to the world of flight. He is a 1999 inductee to the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio, joining such luminaries as Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Doolittle and the Wright Brothers. A man of limitless energy, Paul is best known as the founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as well as one of the world’s largest and most significant aviation events – the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This seven-day event attracts an attendance of more than 500,000 aviation enthusiasts and well over 10,000 airplanes. His distinguished military career spanned almost 30 years, during which time he was as a pilot, test pilot and a veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Prior to retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Paul became the only man in the armed forces to attain all seven aviation wings the military had to offer – glider pilot, service pilot, rated pilot, liaison pilot, senior pilot, Army aviator and command pilot. Even more impressive, he was able to accomplish this feat without ever having the benefit of military aviation training. Paul has flown nearly 500 different types of aircraft, including more than 170 amateur-built (homebuilt) airplanes. These include some of the most famous military aircraft in our nation’s history… P-39 Airacobra, P-40 Warhawk, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang, and the F4U Corsair to name a few. He has also flown in the left seat of the B-17 Flying Fortress, the C-46 Commando and numerous other military aircraft. Today, Paul is considered one of aviation’s leading spokesmen here in the United States and around the world, representing the interests of more than 170,000 active EAA members. His P-51 Mustang resides in the EAA’s beautiful museum located at their headquarters in Oshkosh Wisconsin.