1:48 scale diecast aircraft from the Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA7711. North American P-51D Mustang USAAF 352nd FG, 487th FS, "Petie 2nd", John Meyer, RAF Bodney, England.

Length 8 inches
Wingspan 9 inches

Features:
* Diecast metal and plastic construction.
* Fine panel lines and surface details.
* Pad printed markings and placards.
* Opening canopies and detailed cockpit interiors.
* Retractable landing gear.
* Display Stand.
* Detachable ordinance loads complete with placards.
* Pilot action figure included.

Petie II was flown by J.C. Meyer, a Major and CO of the 487th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group Stationed in Bodney, England. With the nose of their aircraft painted blue the 352nd became known as "The Blue-nosed Bastards of Bodney". Meyer ended the war with 24 air-to-air victories. During the Korean War Meyer was CO of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing and earned 2 MiG-15 victories. He later became a four-star General.

The P-51 Mustang was first flown in October 1940. This versatile aircraft was capable of escorting bombers on long-range missions, engaging in dogfights, and dropping down to destroy German targets on the ground. Combined with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the aircraft tremendous performance gains over the original Allison. At least eight versions of the P-51 were produced, but the P-51D version is by far the most popular with aviation fans.

The 1:48 scale P-51 Mustang by Hobby Master's is a quality product, constructed with diecast metal with a few plastic parts. The fuselage is built with a sliding canopy and the cockpit is fully detailed as is the pilot figure. The metal propeller turns and the flaps and radiator cowling are hinged for movement.