North American long-range escort fighter and fighter-bomber, razorback Merlin-engined variant. P-51B Mustang Fighter Plane Pictures These early P-51s were instrumental in developing the tactics that were needed to defeat the Luftwaffe and safely escort the bombers to the targets. The P-51 Mustang from World War II is the most well-known fighter aircraft ever built. Decals for two versions North American Aviation designed the P-51 Mustang to fill a Lend-Lease order from the British. With their supercharged Rolls-Royce engines, these aircraft achieved incredible range and speed. Through hard fights and attrition they came to dominate the skies over Europe, escorting bomber groups into the heart of Nazi-occupied territory The P-51s were referred to as “fighter sweeps”, and they were devastatingly effective. Kit features raised and recessed rivets, detailed cockpit with 2-piece seated pilot, detailed V-12 engine, 1-piece 4-blade propeller with spinner, multi-piece canopy, detailed wheel bays and undercarriage. The P-51B is the earlier version of the Mustang, before the switch to the bubble style canopy. 2015 Revell P-51B Mustang Airplane Kit Model # 85-5535 1:32 Scale Level Revell model kit 85-5871. 2016 Revell Catalog - webmaster - Page 50 | Flip PDF | PubHTML5