USAAF "MISSOURI ARMADA" 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.
Historical Note: John Brooke England was born in 1923 at Caruthersville, Missouri. His service number was O-739263 and he joined the 362nd FS of the 357th FG in April 1943 as a 1/Lt meaning that he was part of the original cadre that left the ZI in November 1943 for the UK. He was promoted to Captain and then to Major. He took command of the 362nd FS on 25 August 1944. He served two tours with the 357th FG for a total of 108 operational missions giving a total of 460 hours combat flying time. He was the second highest scorer in the 357th with a total of 17.5 victories. England finished his second tour and rotated home on 26 January 1945. He remained in the service after the war and was killed in an F-86 crash in November 1954 in France. Alexandria Air Force base in Louisiana was renamed England Air Force Base in his honor. Made from tooling and dies engineered for die-casting metal, this is a heavy piece with a wingspan measuring approx. 14 inches. Capture your piece of history now!! Place your order now!
* The World War II legend
re-created in a spectacular 1:35 scale model!
* Rich with historical detail!
* Complete with authentic markings of Capt. J. B. England's own plane!
* Rolling wheels, rotating prop and sliding cockpit canopy!
* Issued in a very limited edition
of just 1200
models! Order now before they're gone!!
* Optional Diorama! Click here
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PILOT:
CAPT. J. B. ENGLAND
SCALE: 1:35
NOTE: WWII 1944
Item Number: GMP3502006 Price: $149.95