[Tundra04]

Here's the narrative from the Mule's website:

The heritage of the 74th Fighter Squadron “Flying Tigers” traces back to the famed American Volunteer Group. The AVG, started by Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault, provided air defense for China in the early days of WWII. When the United States entered the war in 1941, the AVG was disbanded, reconstituted and then activated as the 23d Fighter Group on July 4, 1942. The 74th was one of the original four squadrons in the 23d to see combat action in the Far East. The 23rd Fighter Group used P40 Warhawks, and later P-51 Mustangs, to cover a large operational area and diverse combat roles. The area of operation extended beyond China into Burma, French Indochina (Vietnam) and Formosa. The mission taskings included counter air campaigns, strafing and bombing Japanese forces and installations, escorting bombers, flying reconnaissance missions and intercepting Japanese bombers. The fighter group excelled in these roles and received the Distinguished Unit Citation for its exceptional performance during the war. This aircraft represents North American P-51B-7 (probably 43-7060) “Tommy’s Dad” as flown by Maj. John C. Herbst, CO of the 74th FS/23rd FG, Luliang in January 1945.

Also, after a little more digging it seems that Maj. Herbst is the top Mustang ace of the CBI...note I said Mustang, not overall!

[timbo]

Nice subject, but just can't bring myself to like that dog of a mold. (Although in green it looks a LOT better than the first one)

[Cavtanker]

And the 23rd FG didn't start flying P-51Bs until August/September 1944. That proves the difficulty of supporting that theater.

[Shamrock]

I actually like this one. It joined Gentile's Shangri-La on my shelf. Despite the massive criticism of their P-51B/Ds Corgi have really tried, with better undercarriage and tampo work. My Gemini Mustangs still rule the roost however!

[Cavtanker]

Originally Posted by Shamrock

I actually like this one. It joined Gentile's Shangri-La on my shelf. Despite the massive criticism of their P-51B/Ds Corgi have really tried, with better undercarriage and tampo work. My Gemini Mustangs still rule the roost however!

Now, maybe if GA will start making some MTO/CBI Mustangs, I'd know where my money would go!

[Shawn 507]

Heck if they'd just start making more of all theaters starting with a Malcolm Hood Old Crow!