Arma Hobby AH70068. F-6C Mustang Photo Reconnaissance Plane. 1:72 Scale
F-6C Mustang Photo Reconnaissance Plane. 1:72 Scale
AH70068 - Arma Hobby
History of the North American F-6C Mustang
The legendary P-51 Mustang was an excellent fighter, but it also proved to be a universal photo-reconnaissance plane. Its performance: speed, ceiling, armament, and great range meant that it could efficiently reach a distant target, photograph it and safely return to the base. To become a long-range aerial spy, the Mustang, unlike, for example, the Spitfire, required only the installation of photographic equipment.
The reconnaissance Mustang F-6C was a modification of the P-51B/C fighter. Most of the F-6Cs were built at the North American factories in Dallas and differed from the fighters produced there mainly in the openings for installing a camera. Photo equipment was installed at modification centres in Love Field and Kansas City. 230 serial F-6Cs were produced this way.
In addition, more than 50 P-51B/C fighters were converted into reconnaissance planes in overseas depots and combat units. The reconnaissance Mustangs performed well both for high-altitude missions with a vertical camera and for low-level tactical reconnaissance using an oblique camera. Their armament also allowed them to engage in equal combat with enemy planes. They were used by the US Army and Allied Air Force in
European, Mediterranean, and Far East theatres of operations.
Kit Box Contents:
- Plastic parts
- Self-adhesive kabuki-paper painting masks for canopy and wheels
- Decals with 3 marking options (2 USAAF and 1 French)
- F-6C-10-NT Mustang, 44-10889/R7-N, GR II.33 Savoie, French Air Forces, April-May 1945.
- F-6C-1-NA Mustang, 43-12400/ZM-O, pilot: Cpt. E.B. ‘’Blackie’’ Travis, 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Middle Wallop, England, spring 1944.
- F-6C-5-NT Mustang, 42-103604/600, pilot: Maj. E.O. McComas, 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 23rd Fighter Group, Chengkung China, October 1944.