BUNDLEA23 1:48 American Air Power Bundle

American air power made such a significant contribution to the Allied war effort during WWII that it has been a subject of fascination for modeling enthusiasts for decades. 

To fuel this fascination, we introduce the Ultimate 1:48 American Air Power Bundle, created to illustrate the development of USAAF fighters during WWII from the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk to the magnificent P-51D Mustang (early and late) in 1/48th scale.

The bundle includes:

·         Curtiss P-40B Warhawk (A05130)

·         North American P-51D Mustang (A05131A)

·         North American Mustang Mk.IV/P-51K Mustang (A05137)

·         North American P51-D Mustang (Filletless Tails) (A05138)

Be quick, this bundle is available for a limited time only!

History:

Curtiss P-40B Warhawk (A05130)

During the early stages of WWII, the American-built Curtiss P-40B proved to be one of the most important fighter aircraft available to Allied Air Forces.

Flying with the RAF in North Africa and the American Volunteer Group in China, the Allison V-1710-33 powered P-40B was to become one of the most distinctive fighters of the entire war, wearing their fearsome shark-mouth artwork. Bottom of Form

North American P-51D Mustang (A05131A)

The North American P-51 Mustang is viewed as one of the iconic American fighters of the Second World War.

Designed to fulfil an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed. The P-51D model's long range and excellent firepower made it a superb escort fighter, able to protect the bombers all the way to Berlin and back.

North American Mustang Mk.IV/P-51K Mustang (A05137)

As the North American Mustang was developed as a direct result of a British Air Ministry requirement, it is somehow fitting that the RAF and Commonwealth air forces used the aircraft extensively during WWII.

The British designation for the later P-51D version was Mustang IV, with the Dallas built P-51K, which used a different Aeroproducts propeller, referred to as the Mustang IVa.

North American P51-D Mustang (Filletless Tails) (A05138)

A thoroughbred fighting aeroplane, the P-51D Mustang was produced in greater numbers than any other variant and introduced several improvements over earlier models. With a new wing design, teardrop canopy and lower rear fuselage, the P-51D was the mount of many USAAF aces and became the primary US fighter in the European Theatre, following its introduction in mid-1944.

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