P-51 Mustang Part 2: XP-51B through P-51C
Detail & Scale Aviation publications have set the standard for aircraft reference books since 1978. This Paperback publication is 102 pages with B&W and full color, close up detail and “in action” images. Some of these books are also offered in Apple and Kindle digital versions.
The book starts out with the developmental & operational history of the Packard-Merlin powered Mustangs. This section has plenty of photos along with five-view drawings indicating features of the B & C model Mustangs and detailed aircraft measurements. This section is followed by Mustang variants to include P-51B, C, F-6C and Mustang III.
The next sections start off with a gallery of early Merlin mustangs with a mix of B&W and color photos.
After all the exterior pictures and airframe differences, now it is time for interior detail pictures. From cockpit photos to detailed panel drawings with descriptions, everything you can think of is covered including all the canopy versions that appeared on the non-bubbletop Mustangs. The same attention to detail is covered on all other areas of the Mustang. Engine, gun bays, landing gear, wings, tail and external stores are covered with most in full color photos.
In true Detail & Scale fashion, the last chapter covers the scale model perspective. Starting with 1/144 scale kits al the way up to 1/32 scale kits. The kit reviews are current up to the announced 1/32 scale Zoukei-Mura B/C version Mustang.
I highly recommend this book for reference on the early Merlin powered Mustangs used by the US and other nations.
I would like to thank A Detail & Scale Aviation publication and IPMS/USA for this book to review.
Reviewer Bio
David Horn
I have been building models since at least 8 years old and with a brief break after high school, model building started again late in college. My preferred subjects are aircraft of all eras and scales but a majority of my builds are 1/48 scale. I am the son of a USAF navigator who flew tactical airlift in Vietnam then his last 8 years he served at Altus AFB where he retired. My love of aircraft comes naturally and try to build subjects that I have a personal connection to. My day job parallels the hobby where I design full flight simulators ranging from small corporate jets, military fighter jets to the C-17. I hold a commercial pilot certificate and fly as a volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol. I really enjoy flying cadets, passing on the love of flight and inspiring future aviators.
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