USAF  "CRIPES A MIGHTY 3RD"   P-51  MUSTANG

GMP Precision Models brings you a superbly designed and detailed die-cast metal model, engineered to exact scale and crafted to the highest standards! Each GMP model is hand-assembled and hand-painted to ensure quality and authentic detail. To create each exciting precision model replica, the designers and engineers make an exhaustive examination of the subject replica from every conceivable angle: photographing, sketching, historical data and in many cases studying the actual plans. Capture your piece of history now!! Place your order now!Made from tooling and dies engineered for die-casting metal, this is a heavy piece with a wingspan measuring approx. 14 inches.

Historical Note:    Maj. George E. Preddy was the top ace of his time with the 352nd fighter group. His aerial skills were unmatched in his faithful P-51 “Cripes A’ Mighty 3rd”. Preddy ranks as the world's top scoring P-51 Ace, claiming 24 kills in Mustangs and a total score of 27 aerial and 5 ground victories. Sadly on Christmas day 1944, Preddy was shot down and killed by American anti-aircraft fire. At the time of his death, George Preddy was the top American ace while flying operations in the ETO. Now you can remember his courage and dedication to his country with our 1:35 scale “Cripes A’ Mighty 3rd”. Our replica has features that include fully functional landing gear, flaps, rudder, a sliding canopy, and removable engine cowling. Each replica is serialized, with a limited run, So Hurry and order your’s today! Bonus128 pg. book included with purchase. 352nd Fighter Group by Thomas G Ivie. This book has tons of stories from the pilots that flew in the war and features many rare photos of the P-51's they piloted.

* The World War II legend re-created in a spectacular 1:35 scale model!
* Rich with historical detail!
* Complete with authentic markings of GEORGE E. PREDDY's own plane!
* Rolling wheels, rotating prop and sliding cockpit canopy!
* Comes with special collectors edition issue of "352nd Fighter Group" book published by Osprey, written by "Thomas G. Ivie".
* Issued in a very limited edition of just 1200 models! Order now before they're gone!!
* Optional Diorama! Click here to see details!

PILOT:     GEORGE E. PREDDY
SCALE:    1:35

Item Number: GMP51003                                                                                                                                                                  Price:    $199.95