P-51B Mustang Diecast Model, USAAF 357th FG, 363rd FS, #43-24842 Blackpool
HM-HA8512Product Details
Hobby Master 1:48 Air Power Series HA8512 |
| 1:48 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American P-51B Mustang | 8" | 9.25" |
On September 15, 1944 several P-51s departed to provide escort for bombers on their way to Warsaw Poland. P-51B 42-106783 "Flying Panther" was assigned to Captain E. K. Simpson Jr. but on this day was being flown by Lieutenant Nowlin. P-51B 43-24842 piloted by 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth F. Graeff had departed first and was loitering while he waited for the rest of the escorts to form up. As Lieutenant Nowlin climbed to altitude he entered heavy overcast conditions and as a result collided with "Blackpool Bat" killing both pilots.