SQN. LDR. HORBACZEWSKI'S MUSTANG MK. III

Eagles International presents a 1:48 scale line of die-cast aircraft models that should supplement the Franklin Mint 1:48 scale line. The original intention of Eagles, was to produce model variations not done by Franklin Mint. For example the P-51B. With the new P-51B, you great detail but you also get additional display options. (See details below for more!)

INFO:    Sqd. leader Eugeniusz Horbaczewski, OC No. 315 Polish Deblinski Squadron Royal Air Force, 16.5 aerial victories. Click here for more information on WWII Ace Horbaczewski.
SCALE:    1:48

Item Number:  E10007                                                                                                                                                                            Price:  $89.95

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Polish Fighters in the RAF
The 17,000 men and women of the Polish Air Force not only played a crucial part in the Battle of Britain, they also contributed significantly to the Allied war effort in the air. They shot down 745 enemy aircraft, with another 175 unconfirmed, destroyed a further 25 on the ground and damaged 259. They shot down  190 flying bombs aimed at London. They dropped 13,206 tons of bombs, and layed 1,502 mines. They sank three ships, eight miniature submarines and two U-boats, damaging another thirty. They destroyed 1,171 tanks, armoured cars and other vehicles, 84 rail engines and 606 railway coaches. They flew a total of 102,486 sorties, notching up 290,895 operational flying hours, and took part in virtually every type of RAF operaton. They achieved this at a cost of 1,973 killed and 1,388 wounded. They won 342 British gallantry awards, including 9 DSCs and 191 DFCs, as well as 15 American ones. America's top Ace of WWII,  Francis Gabreski, was a former Polish RAF pilot. 

Packard Engine Historical Note:    The P-51B (Inglewood, Cal. Manf.) and the P-51C (Dallas, Tx. Manf.) were a major progression to the original Allison powered P-51A Mustang. The British designation for the B/C was Mustang III. While the P-51A was a fine low altitude fighter, it suffered from the lack of a two speed, two stage supercharger for it’s Allison engine. Most aerial combat in Europe took place above 15,000 feet, right where the P-51A was running out of steam. The Allison was early into it’s development, and wouldn’t display it’s full power until the P82 twin Mustang, to late for the war. The P51B/C would mate the Spitfire’s well developed Merlin Engine (Racing since 1935) , licensed for manufacture in the U.S. by Packard, to its sleek airframe. A four bladed propeller and the new supercharger turned the P-51 into one of , if not the best fighter of WWII. The P-51B/C was actually faster than the P-51D due to later combat weight increases. 3,738 B’s and C’s were built by North American Aviation (Later Rockwell International and today Boeing) ,and 20 P-51C’s were modified into F-6C photo reconnaissance aircraft.

Model Details:    Each model includes an optional pilot, two position landing gear assembly, display stand, and other features that should be well received by the collectors. For example, if you want drop tanks on you model they have been provided with a pair of both the 110- and 75-gallon varieties. If you prefer yours without tanks only the hard points will remain. You may also adjust the flaps to a lowered position, adding yet another dimension to your display.
No decals, no decal problems! You will not find one label or decal on these models, everything is pad-printed. The new P-51B's details appear not only on the exterior of the model, but on the interior as well. For example, there is a radiator visible from the rear of the radiator exhaust door. Beneath a removable engine panel you will also find a detailed Packard Merlin Engine. The cockpit is detailed with painted instruments, control stick, rudder pedals, and a K-14 gun site with clear reflector. All of this is easily viewable due to the optional canopy assembly that can be displayed either open or closed.