P-51C Mustang Mk.III (04872) by Revell
The Mustang was one of the best and most effective combat aircraft of World War 2. It proved to be a powerful and most versatile weapon. The Mustang Mk.III (derived from the P-51B/C) serving with the RAF entered service in February 1944, its most distinctive feature being the Malcolm Hood giving better visibility. It was used as an escort fighter for bomb formations, a fighter-bomber and for reconnaissance missions in Europe until the end of the war. The P-51C reached a top speed of 711 km/h.
country version 1 Great Britanlength 206 mmnumber of parts 83wingspan 234 mm
- Structured surfaces with recessed Panel Joints
- Detailed Cockpit with Instrument Panel
- Detailed Side-walls and Seat
- Detailed Undercarriage
- Tyres with distinctive profiles
- optionally worn
- Rotating Propeller
- Pilot Figure Included
- Two Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
- Two Bombs
- Authentic decal set for follwing versions:
- North American Mustang Mk.III, No. 315 Squadron, Coolham, England, June 1944
- North American Mustang Mk.III, No. 213 Squadron, Leverano, Italy, July 1944