1/33 Mk IV Mustang P-51D RCAF City of Winnipeg Paper Model

Description This kit builds AC-274 of the 402 Squadron “The City of Winnipeg Squadron” circa 1958…the “Pink Floyd Mustang”. This ex-USAF aircraft was delivered to the RCAF in 1951 and served with the 442 and 403 squadrons, and finally retiring in 1959 with 402 Squadron, Manitoba coded AC274. After retirement the aircraft was sold to a private owner, the first of many over the last 50 years.. In 1969 it flew as a Racer. In 1975 it crashed killing its owner at that time. After being restored to USAAF serial and markings it was owned for a short time by Rock Musician David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) in the mid 1980s. Paper Model Details: over 200 parts including detailed construction diagrams and Fuselage and Wing formers. Fully recessed and detailed Wheel Wells. Fully detailed Landing Gear. Complete detailed Cockpit. Optional Clear or Printed canopies. Optional Wing pylons. Optional Drop Tanks. Detailed graphic textures, with realistic weathering and surface features. Degree of Difficulty: 3/5.