Trumpeter 1/24 Trumpeter North American P-51D Mustang Plastic Model KitThe North American P 51D Mustang was originally ordered in April 1940 by the British Air Purchasing Commission, and made its first flight for the US Army Air Force in September 1942. Initially under powered, the aerodynamically clean single seat fighters performance was perfected by fitting it with the Packard v 1650 Merlin engine, resulting in the P 51B and D versions. In the European theater, the principal role of the P 51D, introduced in May 1944