1/72 North-American F-6C Mustang 70068 Arma Hobby

North-American F-6C Mustang.
Kit includes parts needed to build a 1/72 scale model of the F-6C Mustang fighter/photo-
reconnaissance aeroplane:

plastic parts
decal with 4 marking options (2 USAAF and 1 French)
self-adhesive kabuki-paper painting masks for canopy and wheels
Marking Options:

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.

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/P-51C 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 centers in Love
Field and Kansas City. 230 serial F-6Cs were produced this way. In addition, more than 50 P-51B/P-51C
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.