{"product_id":"corgi-cs90017-1-110-north-american-p-51d-mustang-bunnie-roscoe-brown-tuskegee-airmen-italy-1945","title":"Corgi CS90017 1:110 North American P-51D Mustang Bunnie Roscoe Brown Tuskegee Airmen Italy 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact and collectable 1:110 scale diecast representation of North American P-51D Mustang 44-15569 “Bunnie”, flown by Captain Roscoe C. Brown Jr. of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of Corgi's Fighter Scramble Showcase Collection, CS90017 represents the aircraft while serving with the USAAF 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, from Ramitelli in Italy during March 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 332nd Fighter Group became one of the most celebrated American fighter formations of the Second World War. Its pilots and ground personnel served with distinction despite facing institutional segregation and discrimination within the United States armed forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Roscoe Brown joined the 100th Fighter Squadron and flew combat missions over Europe, including bomber escort and fighter operations. His P-51D carried the name “Bunnie” and the serial 44-15569, together with the distinctive red tail markings associated with the 332nd Fighter Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in a natural-metal finish with a red tail, red propeller spinner and red identification markings. USAAF star-and-bar insignia and the “Bunnie” name provide further identifying details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North American P-51 Mustang was developed in response to a British requirement for a modern fighter. Once paired with the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, it gained the speed, range and high-altitude performance required to escort Allied bombers deep into enemy-controlled territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P-51D introduced the characteristic bubble canopy and carried six wing-mounted machine guns. Its combination of performance, range and firepower made it one of the most effective Allied fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Corgi Showcase release combines diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components, permanent pad-printed markings and realistic panel detail. It is supplied with a poseable display stand and descriptive collector information card.\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 Showcase Collection \/ Fighter Scramble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS90017\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 44-15569\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunnie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain Roscoe C. Brown Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuskegee Airmen\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 Ramitelli, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 1945\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\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-range escort and air-superiority fighter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Bunnie markings, serial 44-15569, natural-metal finish, distinctive red tail and propeller spinner, USAAF insignia, rotating four-bladed propeller, realistic panel detail, poseable display stand and descriptive collector card\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 3.5\" or 8.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" or 10.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe model is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light marks are present to the side of the model, around the decal area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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 overall, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePricing sticker residue is present to the front of the box.\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":57771868488062,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5331.jpg?v=1785435174","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-cs90017-1-110-north-american-p-51d-mustang-bunnie-roscoe-brown-tuskegee-airmen-italy-1945","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}