Full Description
This detailed monograph covers the design and development of the P-51D Mustang family, the main wartime production variant of this classic fighter.The P-51D model introduced the definitive bubble canopy and heavier armament, and was the mount of many aces. After W.W.II the Mustang saw action again in Korea, and also served with many other air forces around the world. 'North American P-51D Mustang' contains comprehensive technical details of the American built P-51D, P-51K and the Australian CAC Mustangs.Numerous specially selected original NAA technical photographsProduction and service photosA wide range of color profiles from 29 nationsRare color photographs from WWIIDetailed photographs featuring modern highly accurate restorations, inside and out, and including under rebuild and servicing details.Full plans in three popular scalesIllustrated with photos throughout, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals.This book provides all the core technical details of the P-51D family in one compact, economical volume. REVIEWS A very extensive walk around section in color covers all aspects of the airframe, combining wartime photos and 31 excerpts from technical manuals and color photos of many restored Mustangs...invaluable to modelers CybermodelerThis book has it all . Cockpit illustrations and photos from every angle, full color detail images of the landing gear and wheel wells, excellent technical images of the engine showing all the plumbing .and full color profiles and color images .. a true modeler s delight.This publication is highly recommended! IPMS"
