P-51D MUSTANG - "OLD CROW" FLOWN BY C.E. "BUD" ANDERSON

*** HAND SIGNED BY:    CAPT C. E. "BUD" ANDERSON

Historical Note:          Our P-51 Old Crow Signed by Bud Anderson model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen.  Our <P-51 Old Crow Signed by Bud Anderson model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures.  The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality.  This elegant P-51 Old Crow Signed by Bud Anderson model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:24
W/S:      18.25   inches, 
Lgth:      16.38   inches

Item Number:    TMC-AP51OCTSS                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Price:    $299.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:          The P-51 Mustang is a fighter aircraft manufactured by North American Aviation and it became one of the prominent aircraft during the war. 

The P-51's maiden flight was on October 26, 1940 and was introduced in 1942.  In 1943-44, P-51s became available to the 8th and 9th Air Forces.  The P-51 proved to be a perfect for the task of escorting bombers all the way to the deepest targets.  Later in 1944, P-51s were deployed in the Far East for close support and escort missions and it operated in the Tactical Photo Reconnaissance role.  P-51 Mustang remained in service with more than 30 air forces after the war.  

Bud Anderson is a WWII Triple Ace who have flown the P-51 Mustang, while being assigned to the 357th Fighter Group "Yoxford Boys", 8th Air force, LEiston Field, United Kingdom.  Bud was the leading Ace of the 363rd Fighter Squadron with 16 1/4 victories.  Bud is still an active pilot, maintaining his Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) and still flies P-51 at air shows and other events.