[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007


G3502007 NEW!
North American P-51D-20 Mustang "Big Beautiful Doll"
Flown by Lieutenant Col. John Landers 78th Fighter Group - December 1944
500 produced | 11.6" (29.5cm) wingspan

A 1/35thd Scale Diecast limited edition model from GMP Diecast

One of the very few fighter pilots in World War II to achieve the “ace” status in both the Pacific and European Theaters, Colonel John Landers is remembered as a skilled pilot and capable combat commander. Landers served with the 49th Fighter Group, in the Pacific Theater flying P40’s and achieving 6 victories against the Japanese. In 1944, he was sent to Europe, where he joined the 55th Fighter Group (38th Fighter Squadron) based in Duxford, England. Five more victories were credited to him during this tour, bringing his total to 11. John Landers would later become Commanding Officer of the 38th Squadron in mid 1944. Being posted to the 8th Air Force in Europe, he flew in several units including 78th, 357th and 361st flying P-38’s and P-51’s, all of which were named “Big Beautiful Doll”. Colonel John Landers ended his flying career with 14.5 victories, 4.5 of these and an additional 20 ground victories were achieved in P-51’s. His impressive scoreboard and nose art adorned many airframes during his career. His P-51 “Big Beautiful Doll” was one of the most colorfully painted Mustangs of that era. BThis is an outstanding replica of John Landers “Big Beautiful Doll”. Above: Photograph of Lieutenant John Landers and his "Big Beautiful Doll"

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007

G3502007 NEW!
North American P-51D-20 Mustang "Big Beautiful Doll"
Flown by Lieutenant Col. John Landers
78th Fighter Group - December 1944
500 produced | 11.6" (29.5cm) wingspan

A 1/35thd Scale Diecast limited edition model from GMP Diecast

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007

G3502007 NEW!
North American P-51D-20 Mustang "Big Beautiful Doll"
Flown by Lieutenant Col. John Landers
78th Fighter Group - December 1944
500 produced | 11.6" (29.5cm) wingspan

A 1/35thd Scale Diecast limited edition model from GMP Diecast

[mhackl]

All images posted are for the collector’s benefit and may not be reproduced for commercial use without the written consent of On Mark International, Inc. USA © 2007

G3502007 NEW!
North American P-51D-20 Mustang "Big Beautiful Doll"
Flown by Lieutenant Col. John Landers
78th Fighter Group - December 1944
500 produced | 11.6" (29.5cm) wingspan

A 1/35thd Scale Diecast limited edition model from GMP Diecast

[PappyB]

They're only making 500 of these, right?

[mhackl]

Originally Posted by PappyB

They're only making 500 of these, right?

That's correct, I just confirmed it by phone with GMP.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Boy i have been waiting a while for this baby.........
Happy it's coming out....500 now thats a low number for a GMP Mustang.
jp

[SKUNKY]

GMP does such a nice job detailing these things...I just wish the landing gear didn't look so anorexic..

[Elmer]

No antannae wire... does anyone know if BBD flew without one?

[admin]

Originally Posted by Elmer

No antannae wire... does anyone know if BBD flew without one?

Break out your magnifying glasses people.

It's my vague recollection that the block 20 and later models no longer sported the clothes line. As usual I could be wrong.