North American P51D Mustang - Detroit Miss - 375th FS 361st FG RAF
Features include:
• Optional undercarriage Down
• Rotatable propellers
• Fuel tanks
• Detailed crew figures
Urban L. Drew and his personal P-51D Mustang ‘Detroit Miss’ lead a fighter protection flight covering a deep penetration bombing raid into Germany on 7th October 1944 and was one of only three USAAF pilots to have encountered the new Messerschmitt Me262 jet fighter during a combat mission over enemy territory. In May 1983, Urban L. Drew was awarded the Air Force Cross, in recognition of his wartime service and status as an air ‘Ace’.
Adult collectible designed for use by persons 14 years of age and older.