{"product_id":"corgi-1-32-north-american-p-51d-mustang-41-4906-cripes-amighty-major-george-preddy-328th-fs-352nd-fg-asch-belgium-25th-december-1944","title":"Corgi 1\/32 North American P-51D Mustang 41-4906 ‘Cripes A'Mighty’ Major George Preddy 328th FS 352nd FG Asch\/Belgium 25th December 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional CORGI Aviation Archive 1:32 scale diecast model honours one of the most celebrated fighter pilots of the Second World War, capturing George Preddy's distinctively marked P-51D Mustang 'Cripes A'Mighty' in stunning detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display straight from the box, this premium collectible showcases the aircraft flown by America's top-scoring Mustang ace during the final months of combat over Europe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery element, from the rotatable propeller to the visible gun bay, has been faithfully recreated to deliver museum-quality authenticity for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to display - no assembly required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 1:32 scale diecast construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotatable propeller and visible gun bay details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically accurate markings of George Preddy's aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Preddy had already established himself as one of the most successful American fighter aces in the European Theatre when he returned from a period of rest to take command of the 328th Fighter Squadron. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis latest Mustang, 'Cripes A'Mighty', was distinctively presented to reflect his status as an elite pilot. On 23rd December 1944, Preddy flew his squadron to the advanced Allied airfield Y-29 at Ache in Belgium, providing crucial air cover during the Ardennes Offensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas Day 1944 would mark Preddy's final mission. Leading his unit against Luftwaffe fighters, he claimed two more Messerschmitt Bf 109Gs in a savage dogfight, though his squadron became scattered in the chaos. Vectored towards another German formation near Liege, Preddy spotted a lone Focke-Wulf flying dangerously low near Allied lines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs he pursued at treetop height, American anti-aircraft batteries unleashed everything they had at the enemy fighter. Flying so close behind his target, Preddy's Mustang was caught in the devastating crossfire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 25 years old, the top-scoring P-51 Mustang ace of the European Theatre was killed in a tragic friendly fire incident. His commanding officer, John C. Meyer, remembered him as \"the greatest fighter pilot to have ever squinted through a gunsight, the complete fighter pilot.\" For our tomorrow, he gave his today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Diecast Model, 1 x Cradle, 1 x Display Base, 1 x Limited Edition Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CORGI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44059825209478,"sku":"COG-AA34410","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/8617\/3749\/files\/corgi-1-32-north-american-p-51d-mustang-41-4906-cripes-amighty-major-george-preddy-328th-fs-352nd-fg-asch-belgium-25th-december-1944-COG-AA34410-1.jpg?v=1781166950","url":"https:\/\/www.metrohobbies.com.au\/products\/corgi-1-32-north-american-p-51d-mustang-41-4906-cripes-amighty-major-george-preddy-328th-fs-352nd-fg-asch-belgium-25th-december-1944","provider":"Metro Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}