{"product_id":"corgi-aa32201-1-72-p-51d-mustang-old-crow-bud-anderson-357th-fg-1944","title":"Corgi AA32201 1:72 P-51D Mustang Old Crow Bud Anderson 357th FG 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed 1:72 scale diecast recreation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-14450\/B6-S “Old Crow”, flown by Clarence “Bud” Anderson of the USAAF 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi AA32201 depicts one of the best-known Mustangs associated with the Eighth Air Force’s “Yoxford Boys” at RAF Leiston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlin-powered P-51D combined excellent range, speed and manoeuvrability with six .50-calibre machine guns. Its bubble canopy improved all-round visibility, while its endurance enabled American fighters to escort bombers deep into occupied Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson named his aircraft “Old Crow” and became a triple ace while serving with the 357th Fighter Group. The unit’s red-and-yellow chequered noses became an unmistakable feature of its Mustangs and remain among the most recognisable markings carried by wartime USAAF fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 5,600 pieces worldwide, the model reproduces the markings of 44-14450\/B6-S. Features include a detailed cockpit and pilot figure, interchangeable landing gear, external tanks, rotating propeller and 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AA32201\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 44-14450 \/ B6-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Crow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clarence “Bud” Anderson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 357th Fighter Group, 363rd 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 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 5,600 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 Old Crow 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 - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks and blemishes are present on the topsides of the wings, as identified by red arrows in the images.\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\u003eLight wear is present, but remains minor considering the age of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clear plastic tray lid has yellowed with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57943918543230,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_6930.jpg?v=1788212290","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32201-1-72-p-51d-mustang-old-crow-bud-anderson-357th-fg-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}