{"product_id":"corgi-1-72-north-american-p-51d-10-na-44-14237-ho-w-moonbeam-mcswine","title":"CORGI 1\/72 North American P-51D-10-NA , 44-14237\/HO-W, ‘Moonbeam McSWINE’","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORGI 1\/72 North American P-51D-10-NA Mustang – 44-14237 \/ HO-W ‘Moonbeam McSwine’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home a celebrated piece of Second World War aviation history with this CORGI Aviation Archive 1\/72 scale North American P-51D Mustang, depicting the legendary ‘Moonbeam McSwine’. Flown by USAAF ace Lieutenant Colonel William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr, this iconic aircraft is recreated in its distinctive 1945 markings, representing one of the most remarkable combat careers of the late-war European theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trusted wingman to famed ace George Preddy before forging his own extraordinary record, Whisner achieved multiple Distinguished Service Cross awards for his actions in combat. His most notable achievements include a dramatic engagement over Merseburg on 21 November 1944, where he destroyed five Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters in just twenty minutes. He later added to his record during Operation Bodenplatte on New Year’s Day 1945, where, flying “Moonbeam McSwine”, he downed multiple enemy aircraft despite sustaining damage to his own Mustang. By the end of the Second World War, Whisner had amassed 15.5 aerial victories, later going on to become one of the rare US pilots to achieve ace status in both WWII and the Korean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis finely detailed die-cast model captures the sleek lines and historic significance of the P-51D Mustang, finished in authentic squadron markings. Ready to display straight from the box, it is an ideal tribute to one of the most successful fighter aircraft and combat pilots of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/72 scale die-cast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth American P-51D-10-NA Mustang – 44-14237 \/ HO-W ‘Moonbeam McSwine’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic 1945 combat markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotating propeller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes display stand and cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to display (no assembly required)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium Aviation Archive die-cast construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Diecast model\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display cradle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Display base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x Limited Edition certificate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking collector’s piece that honours both a legendary aircraft and one of the most accomplished fighter pilots of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493731061921,"sku":"AA27709","price":127.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/Web_Zoom-AA27709_1_P51D-Mustang-Moonbeam-McSwine-Whisner-Jr.webp?v=1780441628","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/corgi-1-72-north-american-p-51d-10-na-44-14237-ho-w-moonbeam-mcswine","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}