Hobby Master HA7710 1:48 P - 51D Mustang USAAF Cripes A Mighty Major George Preddy
Item History & Price
You are bidding on:Hobby Master HA7710 1:48 Diecast Display WWII Model Plane, North American P-51D Mustang USAAF 352nd FG, 328th FS, 'Cripes A' Mighty', Major George Preddy, Asche Airfield, Belgium 1944
On August 6, 1944 Major George Preddy scored six victories. In October 1944 when George Preddy returned from a 30 day leave he was promoted to CO of the 328th FS. Preddy was assigned a new P-51D s/n 44-14906 he named 'Cripes A' Mighty'. On November 2, 1944 the 352nd destroyed a... record 38 aircraft with 25 credited to the 328th FS. On Christmas day Preddy led 10 other P-51's on patrol and were vectored to a group of enemy fighters. Preddy downed 2 aircraft before he and his wing man were vectored to another group of aircraft near Liege, Belgium. Preddy spotted a Fw-190D-9 at tree top level and dove to pursue. The chase led the aircraft over an area being defended by the U.S. 12th AA. When the P-51 roared by the American troops opened fire. His Mustang was hit by friendly fire and crashed near Langerwehe, Germany killing Major George Preddy Jr. age 25. Preddy was credited with 27.5 aerial victories and 5 ground strafing victories.
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Model Condition: Briefly displayed. In excellent, complete condition. No damage, no missing parts, no dust. (pics show sample model).Box Condition: Good but with some moderate shelf wear and a small tear on the back.Item Location: Surrey, UKPLEASE NOTE: Model will ship on the first Saturday after payment is received.
SHIPPING RATESShipping UK: £3.90 (standard signed for surface mail)Shipping EU & Europe: £19.50 (standard international)Shipping Rest of the World: £23.50 (standard international)I do combine shipping on auctions where possible and will work with you to get your preferred service.
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On August 6, 1944 Major George Preddy scored six victories. In October 1944 when George Preddy returned from a 30 day leave he was promoted to CO of the 328th FS. Preddy was assigned a new P-51D s/n 44-14906 he named 'Cripes A' Mighty'. On November 2, 1944 the 352nd destroyed a... record 38 aircraft with 25 credited to the 328th FS. On Christmas day Preddy led 10 other P-51's on patrol and were vectored to a group of enemy fighters. Preddy downed 2 aircraft before he and his wing man were vectored to another group of aircraft near Liege, Belgium. Preddy spotted a Fw-190D-9 at tree top level and dove to pursue. The chase led the aircraft over an area being defended by the U.S. 12th AA. When the P-51 roared by the American troops opened fire. His Mustang was hit by friendly fire and crashed near Langerwehe, Germany killing Major George Preddy Jr. age 25. Preddy was credited with 27.5 aerial victories and 5 ground strafing victories.
Complements Franklin Mint diecast aircraft models
Model Condition: Briefly displayed. In excellent, complete condition. No damage, no missing parts, no dust. (pics show sample model).Box Condition: Good but with some moderate shelf wear and a small tear on the back.Item Location: Surrey, UKPLEASE NOTE: Model will ship on the first Saturday after payment is received.
SHIPPING RATESShipping UK: £3.90 (standard signed for surface mail)Shipping EU & Europe: £19.50 (standard international)Shipping Rest of the World: £23.50 (standard international)I do combine shipping on auctions where possible and will work with you to get your preferred service.
Please bid with confidence as I have 100% positive feedback!Should any issue arise please contact me and we can figure it out!Please contact me with any questions & thanks for looking!
