{"product_id":"corgi-aa32204-1-72-north-american-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-352nd-fg-487th-fs-petie-2nd-john-meyer-raf-bodney-1944","title":"Corgi AA32204 1:72 North American P-51D Mustang USAAF 352nd FG 487th FS Petie 2nd John Meyer RAF Bodney 1944","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-14151 “Petie 2nd”, flown by American fighter ace John Meyer during 1944.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA32204 depicts the aircraft while serving with the USAAF 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, at RAF Bodney in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 352nd Fighter Group became one of the best-known United States Army Air Forces units operating from Britain. Its aircraft developed a distinctive appearance through their brightly painted noses, earning the unit the enduring nickname “The Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Meyer achieved fighter ace status while serving with the group and became one of its leading pilots. He flew several Mustangs carrying the “Petie” name and accumulated victories during escort, fighter sweep and ground-attack missions over occupied Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 44-14151 carried the name “Petie 2nd” and is reproduced in a natural-metal finish with a vivid blue nose and propeller spinner. Black identification markings, USAAF star-and-bar insignia and the individual aircraft codes provide a distinctive contrast against the polished metal airframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to meet a requirement for a long-range fighter, the North American P-51 Mustang first flew in 1940. When paired with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, the P-51D gained the range and high-altitude performance needed to escort Allied bombers deep into Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-51D incorporated a bubble canopy that significantly improved the pilot's visibility. Its combination of speed, range, manoeuvrability and heavy machine-gun armament made it one of the most effective fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi release features diecast construction, a detailed cockpit beneath the large bubble canopy and a rotating four-bladed propeller. Additional features include removable landing gear, underwing stores, authentic Petie 2nd markings and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation 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 AA32204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51D Mustang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44-14151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petie 2nd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Meyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign \/ Event:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second World War operations over Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF Bodney, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Petie 2nd markings, natural-metal finish, distinctive blue nose and spinner, detailed bubble-canopy cockpit, rotating four-bladed propeller, removable landing gear, underwing stores and original presentation 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\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\u003eComes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in very good condition for the age with some shelf wear present as shown in the images.\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":57742020084094,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/corgi-aa32204-172-north-american-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-352nd-fg-487th-fs-petie-2nd-john-meyer-raf-bodney-1944-1237744.jpg?v=1784903382","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-aa32204-1-72-north-american-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-352nd-fg-487th-fs-petie-2nd-john-meyer-raf-bodney-1944","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}