US WW2 Airplane Recognition Model P-51D Mustang

In a very good condition a stunning US WW2 Airplane Recognition Model of the US Army Air Force Mustang P-51D fighter aircraft.
The model comes with the text on the bottom and also the date of April 1945.
It comes in a size of approx 15x15cm.

As WWII unfolded, the importance of aircraft recognition became increasingly apparent. Aircraft recognition models, also known as ‘spotter’ or ‘i.d.’ models were produced by the thousands and used for training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike. These models were painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Air crewmen, anti-aircraft personnel as well as civil defense workers were required to quickly identify an aircraft based solely on its general outline and major surface features such as its fuselage and wing shape, tail surfaces or number of engines from all possible angles. The importance of getting it right could mean the difference between targeting a friendly aircraft or allowing an enemy aircraft to fly by unscathed.

A very stunning item for display!

Code: 82711