Mustang Mk III
North American Mustang Mk III QV-D FB201 19 Squadron, 122 Wing.
Scale 1:144 Wingspan 3.11" (79 mm)
Base size 4" (100 mm) square (No. 1)
Weight not including base 1.27 ozs (37 grams)
Total number of models produced 35
122 Wing of which 19 Squadron at Gravesend was part was the first wing to
receive the new Mk III Mustang in January 1944. The aircraft featured FB201
was refitted with the better visibility Malcolm hood which became standard
throughout the RAF. This aircraft along with others in 19 Squadron. acted
as a fighter escort to USAAF and RAF bombers operating over France and Germany.
