The P-51 was arguably the greatest fighter of World War ll. It was developed in a record 102 days, with the first prototype, XP-73, with an Allison V-1710 inline engine, first flew on October 26, 1940. In December of that year it was officially named Mustang by the British. The first flight of a production Mustang took place on April 23, 1941. The Mustang initially had a lack of power at high altitudes. In view of this, the Mustang was soon mated with a two-staged supercharged, Packard built Rolls-Royce Merlin V1610 inline engine. This gave the Mustang superb high altitude capabilities up to 41,800 feet. The P-51B&C models first flew in mid-1943 and entered service over Europe in August of 1943. The P-51D was the definitive version of the Mustang. It was powered by the Packard V-1650-7, a license built version of the two speed, two stage, supercharged Rolls Royce Merlin 66 engine. The P-51D was the most produced with 8,200 models manufactured. Numerous P-51 Mustangs of all variants still exist today and are favorites at air shows all over the world.

This aircraft was part of the Tuskegee Airmen who were the first Black military aviators in the United States Army Air Corps. They were military fighter and bomber pilots and airmen who served during World War Two. They formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen name also applied to navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks and other support personnel. Part of their aircraft markings included painting the tails of their aircraft red. They became known as the "Red Tails". The Tuskegee Airmen received praise for their excellent combat record earned while protecting American bombers from enemy fighters. The group was awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations.  

This P-51D Mustang "Duchess Arlene" was flown by Captain Robert Williams of the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group of the 15th Air Force, and was based out of Ramitelli Airfield, Italy during World War Two. Captain Williams flew 50 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation. On 24 March 1944, Lt. Williams was credited with shooting down one of the German Luftwaffe's ME-262 jet fighter. One weel later on the 31st of March, he was credited with shooting down two German FW-190 fighters. After the war, Captain Williams later wrote the original manuscript for the award winning 1995 HBO film "The Tuskegee Airmen". His character in the film was portrayed by actor Laurence Fishburne. 

This very impressive 1:35 scale diecast metal model is an excellent, highly detailed reproduction of his P-51D aircraft. The approximate dimensions are: 12.00" long with a 14.00" wingspan, and includes:
  • A beautiful finish with historically accurate markings
  • Rotating propeller
  • Detailed cockpit
  • Sliding canopy
  • Detailed landing gear
  • Retractable landing gear
  • Movable ailerons, flaps, elevators and rudder
  • Removable engine cowling
  • Highly detailed engine
  • Two types of fuel tanks
  • Underwing bombs
  • Opening wing covers displaying machine guns and ammunition 
The very rare GMP ground diorama includes:
  • Framed aircraft and equipment mounting base
  • Four ground crew figures
  • Two bomb loading carts
  • Two bombs
  • Two equipment tables
  • Four 55 fuel gallon drums
  • Six 50 caliber machine guns
  • Ammunition storage boxes
  • Miscellaneous other small equipment
  The model shown has retractible landing gear but is displayed in the ground configuration. It is a limited edition and out of production model. All sales are final. Shipping to the USA only.

NOTE: This heavy GMP Models reproduction of the North American P-51 Mustang is likely one of the highest detailed diecast models of the Mustang you will find. The diorama base also has a wooden frame included with the set (not shown in photographs). This set is the only one available.

NOTE: The Jeep shown in the photographs was not originally part of the diorama. I decided to add it for a better display. I am also including a pilot figure that was not part of the original (not shown). The figure does not fit into the cockpit. If the purchaser desires to have a pilot, it will have to be slightly altered to fit.

NOTE: The last photograph in the series is of Captain William's actual P-51.

NOTE: The shipment may consist of two boxes. The aircraft in one, and the diorama in another. The boxes have shelf wear. I will inform the purchaser if the shipment will be in one box or two.

NOTE: This EXTREMELY RARE and highly detailed P-51 Mustang and the diorama is a one-of-a-kind combination set. An internet search will not find another set like it. It will make a very unique and excellent addition to any World War Two collector, any P-51 Mustang collector or aviation enthusiast's collection.