{"product_id":"corgi-aa27705-1-72-p-51d-mustang-hurry-home-honey-richard-peterson-leiston-1944","title":"Corgi AA27705 1:72 P-51D Mustang Hurry Home Honey Richard Peterson Leiston 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-13586\/C5-T “Hurry Home Honey”, flown by Captain Richard A. “Pete” Peterson of the USAAF 364th Fighter Squadron from RAF Leiston in July 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA27705 captures one of the celebrated Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlin-powered P-51D combined exceptional range with high speed, manoeuvrability and heavy armament. Its bubble canopy improved all-round visibility, while its endurance allowed Eighth Air Force fighters to escort bombers deep into occupied Europe and challenge Luftwaffe aircraft throughout the mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 357th Fighter Group, known as the “Yoxford Boys”, became one of the most successful Mustang units in the Eighth Air Force. Its distinctive red-and-yellow chequered noses became a reassuring sight to American bomber crews and an unmistakable warning to opposing fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, the model features authentic “Hurry Home Honey” markings, a detailed cockpit and pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, external tanks, rotating propeller and an original presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation Archive Collector Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA27705\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51D Mustang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial \/ Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-13586 \/ C5-T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hurry Home Honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Richard A. “Pete” Peterson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 364th Fighter Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Leiston, Suffolk, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 1944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Army Air Forces \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic 357th Fighter Group markings, detailed cockpit with pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, external tanks, rotating propeller and display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" or 13.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Mint (10\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo defects have been identified on the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with its original parts and accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover has some inward flexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe collector card also has some flexing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtherwise the box remains in excellent overall condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. 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