Corgi P-51D Mustang IV RAF No.19 Sqn Dooleybird Scale 1/72 AA32206
Brand : Corgi
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- SKU:
- AA32206
- UPC:
- 807903322068
- Condition:
- Used
- Weight:
- 0.25 Grams
- Age Guidance:
- 14 Years and Over
The P-51D Mustang IV RAF No.19 Sqn "Dooleybird" was a specific fighter aircraft flown by Flight Lieutenant Arthur S. "Joe" Doley during World War II.
Here's a breakdown of the details we can glean:
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Aircraft: P-51D Mustang Mk IV - This refers to a British designation for the P-51D Mustang, a long-range American fighter-bomber known for its powerful engine and impressive range. The Mk IV specifically refers to Mustangs delivered to the RAF with the Packard V-1650 engine, a license-built version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.
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Squadron: RAF No. 19 Squadron - This was a squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF) that operated the Mustang during the later stages of World War II.
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Pilot: Flight Lieutenant Arthur S. "Joe" Doley - Doley transitioned to No. 19 Squadron in February 1945, flying Mustangs on long-range operations over the North Sea.
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Nickname: "Dooleybird" - This personalized nickname was painted on the left side of the fuselage, likely reflecting Doley's own identity with the aircraft.
Additional Points:
- Doley previously flew Spitfires and Hurricanes with other RAF squadrons during the war.
- The "Dooleybird" was a natural metal finish Mustang, possibly replacing an earlier weathered aircraft.
- Doley flew the "Dooleybird" on numerous shipping strike protection missions in the North Sea during the final weeks of WWII.
