Description

The final victory of a Pacific Theatre Ace. This 1:72 scale diecast model by Corgi (US32213) recreates the North American P-51K Mustang "Mrs. Bonnie," flown by Lt. Col. William "Dinghy" Dunham, Deputy Commander of the USAAF 348th Fighter Group out of Ie Shima Island in August 1945. This aircraft was Dunham's mount when he secured his 16th and final aerial victory of the war, downing a Japanese Ki-84 over Kyushu on August 1, 1945. Part of the specialized Corgi Nose Art series, this highly collectible release features a beautiful bare-metal finish with distinctive Pacific theater stripes and includes a separate bonus diecast body panel showcasing the aircraft's pin-up nose art in large-scale detail.

Ideal for curators of WWII Pacific air war history and classic fighter aircraft, this Aviation Archive Collector Series release serves as a definitive historical artifact of the final months of World War II. The model is engineered for scale accuracy, featuring a detailed pilot figure, a crisp "bubble-top" canopy, and accurate under-wing structural detailing inside the wheel wells. This premium diecast metal model offers a sophisticated display presence for collectors prioritizing provenance and ace pilot legacy, making it a premier acquisition for any gallery dedicated to pioneer aerospace engineering and the 348th Fighter Group heritage.

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Condition

Model Condition - Near Mint (9/10)

• Rubbing wear to the paint on one end of the wing

Box Condition - Excellent (8/10)

• Some wear to the edges and flexing to the back but generally excellent for the age

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

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