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 werebuilt at the North American factories in Dallas and differed from the fighters produced there mainly inthe openings for installing a camera. Photo equipment was installed at modification centers in LoveField and Kansas City. 230 serial F-6Cs were produced this way. In addition, more than 50 P-51B/Cfighters were converted into reconnaissance planes in overseas depots and combat units. Thereconnaissance 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 inEuropean, Mediterranean, and Far East theatres of operations.

Produced under license from Boeing. Boeing, F-6C Mustang and the distinctive Boeing logos, product markings and trade dress are trademarks of The Boeing Company.

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.