{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha7744b-1-48-p-51d-mustang-usaaf-506th-fg-hon-mistake-1945","title":"Hobby Master HA7744B 1:48 P-51D Mustang USAAF 506th FG Hon Mistake 1945","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA uniquely named Very Long Range (VLR) warrior from the fierce air battles of the Pacific.\u003c\/strong\u003e This premium 1:48 scale diecast model by Hobby Master (HA7744B) replicates the North American P-51D Mustang (#44-72587 \/ \"619\"), famously christened \"Hon Mistake.\" Operating out of Airfield 3 on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima during the summer of 1945, this aircraft was assigned to the 462nd Fighter Squadron, 506th Fighter Group. It was shared by Second Lieutenant James R. Bercaw and First Lieutenant William G. Ebersole—the youngest member of the squadron. Ebersole flew twelve high-stakes missions in this fighter, including ten grueling Very Long Range bomber escort runs over the Japanese mainland, ultimately earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. The aircraft's humorous nickname \"Hon Mistake\" reportedly originated after it accidentally shot up an outhouse while a Japanese soldier was using the facility. This model perfectly replicates its striking natural metal finish contrasted by the vibrant solid yellow tail and wing tips characteristic of the 506th FG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for curators of Pacific Theatre operations and elite 1:48 scale warbird collections, this Air Power Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact. The large 1:48 scale model is engineered with exceptional precision, constructed almost entirely from heavy diecast metal with intelligent use of high-grade plastic components. Key technical highlights include a sliding canopy that opens to reveal pad-printed flight controls, an instrument panel, and radio equipment boxes. The all-metal propeller spins freely, and the structural wing flaps and radiator cowling are fully movable. Additional fine details include separately applied metal exhaust stacks with six flanged pipes on each side, pad-printed rivets across the airframe, and a complete subassembly package including landing gear, gear doors, drop tanks, and under-wing ordnance for multiple configurations.\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 Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA7744B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American P-51D Mustang (VLR Variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial\/Tactical Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e #44-72587 \/ 619\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hon Mistake\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Lt. William G. Ebersole \u0026amp; 2nd Lt. James R. Bercaw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e USAAF 506th Fighter Group, 462nd Fighter Squadron (506th FG, 462nd FS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Theater \/ Very Long Range (VLR) Operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airfield 3, Iwo Jima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic 506th FG yellow-tail livery, sliding cockpit canopy with detailed interior, functional movable wing flaps and radiator cowl, pad-printed rivet details, detachable drop tanks and landing gear subassemblies, 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 8\" or 20.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.25\" or 23.5 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\u003eLight surface scratches on the underside.\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\u003eShelf wear is present but excellent condition for the 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. 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