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Gemini Aces GAUSA2001 1:72 P-51B Bald Eagle RAF Bottisham

Sale price£38.00 GBP
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Preowned - Near Mint (9/10)
Limited Edition
725 of 2000
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Only 1 unit left
Dispatch by Thu, Sep 10
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Description

This North American P-51B Mustang represents USAAF 374th FS, 361st FG aircraft 42-106839 “Bald Eagle” flown by Robert Eckfeldt from RAF Bottisham, England in June 1944. With its named nose art and early Mustang canopy profile, it captures a distinctive Eighth Air Force escort fighter from a key stage of the air war over Europe.

A strong addition to any WWII USAAF collection, especially for displays focused on escort fighters and pilot-linked aircraft. Ideal for display and for collectors who enjoy named Mustangs with clear unit and period identity.


Fact Sheet

Brand: GeminiJets

Series: Gemini Aces

Model code: GAUSA2001

Aircraft: North American P-51B Mustang

Unit: USAAF 374th FS, 361st FG

Serial/Code: 42-106839

Markings: "Bald Eagle"

Pilot: Robert Eckfeldt

Location: RAF Bottisham, England

Date/Period: June 1944

Scale: 1:72

Material: Diecast


Dimensions

Length: 5.25"

Width: 6.25"

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

The model is considered near mint, with the only notable issue being a restuck antenna at the top of the fuselage. The item is complete.


Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

The box for GAUSA2001 displays a small rip to the side tab. The tray inside has noticeable yellowing on the plastic, as well as a crack running down one side. Despite these imperfections, the box remains in very good overall condition.


Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.


UK Delivery

  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
    Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
    Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch.
  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
    Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

  • Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
  • Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.

Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:

  • United States
  • Norway and Switzerland
  • Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.

For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.

Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.

- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.


If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.

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Description

This North American P-51B Mustang represents USAAF 374th FS, 361st FG aircraft 42-106839 “Bald Eagle” flown by Robert Eckfeldt from RAF Bottisham, England in June 1944. With its named nose art and early Mustang canopy profile, it captures a distinctive Eighth Air Force escort fighter from a key stage of the air war over Europe.

A strong addition to any WWII USAAF collection, especially for displays focused on escort fighters and pilot-linked aircraft. Ideal for display and for collectors who enjoy named Mustangs with clear unit and period identity.


Fact Sheet

Brand: GeminiJets

Series: Gemini Aces

Model code: GAUSA2001

Aircraft: North American P-51B Mustang

Unit: USAAF 374th FS, 361st FG

Serial/Code: 42-106839

Markings: "Bald Eagle"

Pilot: Robert Eckfeldt

Location: RAF Bottisham, England

Date/Period: June 1944

Scale: 1:72

Material: Diecast


Dimensions

Length: 5.25"

Width: 6.25"

Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

The model is considered near mint, with the only notable issue being a restuck antenna at the top of the fuselage. The item is complete.


Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

The box for GAUSA2001 displays a small rip to the side tab. The tray inside has noticeable yellowing on the plastic, as well as a crack running down one side. Despite these imperfections, the box remains in very good overall condition.


Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any 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.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel through our Track Your Order page, also available from the main menu.


UK Delivery

  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 — £4.20
    Usually delivered within 2–3 working days. Available for orders below £100.
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.20 or FREE on orders of £100 or more
    Aims for delivery on the next working day after dispatch.
  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50 or FREE on orders of £200 or more
    Guaranteed delivery by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the United Kingdom, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

  • Europe: usually 3–5 business days.
  • Rest of the world: usually 6–7 business days.

Add your models to the cart and enter your delivery address to view the available services and postage costs. Shipping is automatically combined by weight when purchasing multiple models.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, any applicable duties and taxes are calculated and shown at checkout after you enter your delivery address. These charges are collected with your order and the parcel is sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due upon delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is currently available where shown at checkout for:

  • United States
  • Norway and Switzerland
  • Selected European destinations: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.

For destinations where duties and taxes are not shown and collected at checkout, orders are sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). The recipient may therefore need to pay local import duties, taxes or handling charges before delivery.

Every model is carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and securely.

Returns

- Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

- Items must be returned in their original condition.

- Free UK customer returns.

- Non-UK customers are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe all items accurately to help you buy with confidence.

- Refunds are issued after inspection of the returned item.

For more information on returns, please visit our Returns Policy page.


If you need to return an item, please email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under “About & Help” in the top menu.