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P-51D Mustang Yeager signed 

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$499.95
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TMC-AP51DCYT
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Executive Series 1:24 AP51DCYT
P-51D Mustang Yeager signed
Scale:
1:24
Length:
16.2"
Width:
18.25"
Composition:
Mahogany
SKU:
TMC-AP51DCYT


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LIMITED-EDITION SIGNATURE SERIES

*** HAND SIGNED BY CHUCK YEAGER ****

Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager (February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot who in October 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight.

This collectible model P-51D Mustang represents the ultimate in long-range fighter development in World War II, the aircraft that was finally able to escort bombers from bases in England to targets deep in Germany. This 1/48-scale model P-51D Mustang makes a great pilot gift, or a present for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff. This iconic American aircraft of World War II, which also served in combat in Korea, actually began as a British aircraft. Designed and flown in just 178 days in response to a British proposal for a fighter-bomber. British officials wanted North American Aviation to build the Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk under license, but NAA President James ÒDutch Kindelburger persuaded them that his company could build a new, better design in less time. The NA-73 project featured two innovations: an efficient laminar-flow wing developed by the National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics, and a radiator design that used exiting hot air to provide a modicum of additional thrust. The XP-51 showed good performance at low altitudes, and the British government placed orders for several hundred of the fighters. In 1942, the Army Air Forces placed an order for 320 P-51As, as well as orders for a dive bomber variant, the A-36. Also in 1942, the Mustang received the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and the results were magic. High altitude performance exceeded expectations, with the Merlin-powered Mustang topping 440 mph in tests. The Mustang was taking off and with the addition of long-range tanks, the P-51 proved to be the answer to the Army Air Forces need for a fighter with the range to accompany bombers all the way to their targets deep in Germany. The definitive version of the Mustang, the P-51D, featured a bubble canopy, six .50-caliber machine guns, and a range of 1,650 miles. Top speed was 437 mph. The Mustang continued in service following World War II, operating as a fighter-bomber in Korea. The Mustang is a popular airframe for air racing, and restored versions are a common sight at air shows.

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Ace in a Day - The True Story of Chuck Yeager (08:44)
Chuck Yeager, the famous pilot broke the sound barrier, also was a hero in the second World War. Flying his P-51 Mustang, Glamorous Glenn, he downed an astounding five German Bf-109s in a single mission in October of 1944, making him an ace in a single day. This was historic and cinematic recreation made using the World War II flight simulator IL-2 Sturmovik Great Battles series. Hope you enjoy! Please like, comment, and subscribe. #ChuckYeager #Dogfights #WWIIHistory If you want to support TJ3 Gaming and get access to special VIP content, please check out these awesome links! Member - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcUnAUQyyCbjyE_cTSeS0w/join Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TJ3Gaming TJ3 Gaming Merch Store! https://teespring.com/stores/tj3-gaming-merch Follow me on social media for updates! Discord - https://discord.gg/CVrJQ8a Twitter - Twitter.com/TJ3Gaming Twitch - Twitch.com/TJ3Gaming Instagram - Instagram.com/TJ3Gaming Want to use the same awesome gear I do? Check out HyperX! - imp.i373950.net/9Nkm4
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  1. Best Buy Product 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 17th Dec 2020

    Best price on the market. Some websites listed double the Aiken's price.
    Order to delivery was within a week and this was a couple of weeks before Christmas.
    A big, beautiful model and it's signed by Yeager with a COA.
    Outstanding packaging with padded inner box and second outer box. NO damage after handling by Fedex gorillas.
    I have high standards and I was extremely satisfied with this purchase.
    This is an outstanding deal for the customer. Buy NOW from Aiken's before they're out of stock.
    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!