1/24 Trumpeter North American P-51D Mustang 02401 1/72 I 257 Sqn ENGLAND 1942

I 257 Sqn ENGLAND 1942

with a Merlin XX engine

6mmTotal Plastic Parts 270pcsTotal Sprues 9spruesChromeplate Parts n/aCamouflage Scheme Mkgs for 2 a/c of USA Air ForceResin Parts n/aMetal Parts n/aPhoto Etched Parts n/aFilm Accessory n/aReleased Date 2008-08

During Operation Battle axe to lift the siege of Tobruk in June 1941

1/24 Trumpeter North American P-51D Mustang 02401 1/72 I 257 Sqn ENGLAND 1942The North American P 51D Mustang was originally ordered in April 1940 by the British Air Purchasing Commission and made its first flight for the US Army Air Force in September 1942. Initially under powered, the aerodynamically clean single seat fighters performance was perfected by fitting it with the Packard v 1650 Merlin engine, resulting in the P 51B and D versions. In the European theater, the principal role of the P 51D, introduced in May 1944