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P-51B/C Mustang "Kitten" Charles McGee, 302nd FS/332nd FG, 1944 HA807A Scale 1:48
Highly detailed Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series
P-51B/C Mustang "Kitten", Charles McGee, 302nd FS/332nd FG, 1944
Item#: HA8507A
Scale: 1:48
P-51B/C Mustang "Kitten", Charles McGee, 302nd FS/332nd FG, 1944
Item#: HA8507A
Scale: 1:48
Details
Highly detailed Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series
P-51B/C Mustang "Kitten", Charles McGee, 302nd FS/332nd FG, 1944
Item#: HA8507A
Scale: 1:48
Signature Edition
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”.
North American P-51C 42-103968 c/n 26522 was one of the 1,000 P-51Cs manufactured in 1942. This aircraft was flown by Tuskegee airman Lt. Charles McGee of the 302nd FS/332nd FG who named the aircraft using his wife’s nickname “Kitten”. Lt. McGee flew this particular aircraft for 136 of his 408 combat flights flown during 3 wars. After WWII McGee flew another P-51 “Kitten” in Korea followed by the Vietnam War as the C/O of the 16th TRS and flew RF-4s. Charles McGee dedicated 31 years in service to his country.
Additional Info
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Stock#HA8507A
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:48
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraWorld War II
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AircraftP-51
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PropulsionPropeller-Driven
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.