This die-cast metal airplane model of the P-51 "Willit Run" comes in 1:100 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 4 inches long with a 4 and 1/2 inch wingspan. It features the official Air Force insignia, the iconic checkerboard pattern on the nose near the propeller, and the "Willit Run" slogan written in cursive. For Adult Collectors ages 14+. Originally designed for the Royal Air Force, the P-51 became a long-range escort fighter for the U.S. armed forces against Nazi Germany. It was a high-altitude flyer able to stay in range with B-17 and B-24 bombers. Due to a quick and efficient production process, 14,000 were built. Among the more famous fighter pilots to fly a P-51 was Fred Le Febre. Flying missions out of Raydon, England, he flew two combat tours totaling 119 missions with the 351st Fighter Squadron of the 353rd Fighter Group. When he became Squadron Commander, the Fighter Group switched to the P-51 plane, and Lefebre's was named, "Willit Run."
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This die-cast metal airplane model of the P-51 "Willit Run" comes in 1:100 scale with plastic stand and is approximately 4 inches long with a 4 and 1/2 inch wingspan. It features the official Air Force insignia, the iconic checkerboard pattern on the nose near the propeller, and the "Willit Run" slogan written in cursive. For Adult Collectors ages 14+. Originally designed for the Royal Air Force, the P-51 became a long-range escort fighter for the U.S. armed forces against Nazi Germany. It was a high-altitude flyer able to stay in range with B-17 and B-24 bombers. Due to a quick and efficient production process, 14,000 were built. Among the more famous fighter pilots to fly a P-51 was Fred Le Febre. Flying missions out of Raydon, England, he flew two combat tours totaling 119 missions with the 351st Fighter Squadron of the 353rd Fighter Group. When he became Squadron Commander, the Fighter Group switched to the P-51 plane, and Lefebre's was named, "Willit Run."
We are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.
Check out our other items, and save on shipping! Place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout.
Please complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.
Sorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.