P-51D Mustang / Old Crow (signed)

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that entered service with Allied air forces in the middle years of World War II. The P-51 became one of the conflict's most successful and recognizable aircraft.

The P-51 flew most of its wartime missions as a bomber escort in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944. It also saw limited service against the Japanese in the Pacific War. The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was relegated to a ground attack role when superseded by jet fighters early in the conflict. Nevertheless, it remained in service with some air forces until the early-1980s.

 

This model has a plate on the stand that is personally signed by "Bud" Anderson who flew the Old Crow in WWII.

Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1/24. Wingspan 18 1/4 inches, Length 14 3/8 inches.