Corgi Showcase Diecast P-51D Mustang ‘Detroit Miss’ - CS90609 For Sale

Corgi Showcase Collection CS90609

P-51 Mustang Diecast Model

USAAF 414164 ‘Detroit Miss’

Length Width

P-51 Mustang 3.75”. 4.0”

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The commission approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, NAA proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed, and first flew on 26 October.

P-51D Mustang "Detroit Miss", 2Lt. Urban Drew, 375th FS, 361st FG, 1944

Urban "Ben" Drew was credited with 6 aerial victories, including two German Me 262 jets shot down on 7 October 1944. He was the first American pilot to down two jets in aerial combat and received the Air Force Cross for this action.

Corgi Showcase Collection

The Corgi "Showcase Collection" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.

Corgi "Showcase Collection" diecast airplanes feature:

Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.

Realistic panel lines and surface details.

Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.

Poseable stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable.

Descriptive, collectible data card