Academy 12303 1/48 USAAF P-51B Blue Nose 70th Anniversary Model  [AC-12303]

Academy 1/48 USAAF P-51B Blue Nose - Normandy Anniversary Release

The Academy 1/48 P-51B Blue Nose commemorates the aircrafts service during the Normandy campaign with accurate proportions and period markings. The P-51 Mustang is celebrated for its speed and agility, traits reflected in this detailed scale kit.

Role in the Campaign

The blue nose scheme is synonymous with the 352nd Fighter Group, whose Mustangs escorted bombers and engaged enemy fighters over Normandy in 1944. Assembling the kit helps modelmakers appreciate the aircrafts operational history and design.

Accuracy and Display Potential

Targeted at hobbyists who value authenticity, the Academy P-51B Blue Nose includes moulded parts and decals replicating USAAF insignia. At 1/48 scale the model allows for refined painting and realistic display presentation.