Airfix North American F-51D Mustang - 1:72

Series 2  aircraft

New schemes, new pack illustration.

In 1948, the designation P-51 (P for pursuit) was changed to F-51 (F for fighter). At the start of the Korean War the Mustang once again proved its usefuless.  A substantial number of F-51Ds were shipped via aircraft carriers to the combat zone.