Another view of Cripes A’Mighty 3rd, flown by George Preddy. The model was built for Paul Ludwig.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

A close-up view of a model of P-51D Mustang Tangerine of the 364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group in Suffolk. The detail work, showing wear and tear, is breathtaking.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

Another view of P-51D Tangerine. The bubble canopy was free-blown on the full-size aircraft, which led to slight variations in shape. The ribbed internal pressing for the wheel-well took Peter Cooke two days to make.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

A model of P-51D Cripes A’Mighty 3rd, flown by Maj George Preddy of the 352nd Fighter Group in Norfolk during the summer of 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

A P-51D Mustang flown by Lt-Col Glenn Eagleston of the 353rd Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group in France during spring 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944