CAPT. LEONARD "KIT" CARSON'S "NOOKY BOOKY III" P-51D MUSTANG

THE HISTORY CHANNEL "WORLD WAR II LEGENDS"  COLLECTION

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" is the definitive scale model collection charting the history of flight and commemorating significant military and civil aircraft and events from the early pioneering years to the present day. Using original plans and rare archive material, each aircraft and livery has been meticulously researched and authenticated to bring you, the aviation enthusiast the finest range of collectible model aircraft. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the models feature rubber tires, interchangeable undercarriage and high quality livery details. Beautifully packaged, each replica comes with a sturdy display stand and certificate of authenticity.

Historical Note:    Top scorer of the 357th Fighter Group with 18.5 aerial victories (plus 3.5 more by strafing) was Leonard ‘Kit’ Carson. Scoring all of his kills in a single tour with the 362nd Fighter Squadron and using five Mustang’s all called ‘Nooky Booky’, he in fact achieved most of his tally in the last six months of the war in his fourth Mustang, a P-51K (Nooky Booky IV), including five in one sortie on 27th November 1944.

SCALE:    1:72
WING SPAN:   8 1/2  INCHES

Item Number: C32207                                                                                                                                                                             Price: $29.95