P-51 Mustang Flying Undertaker Model Airplane

P-51 Mustang Flying Undertaker Model Airplane: A True Work of Art

About the P-51 Mustang "Flying Undertaker"

The "Flying Undertaker," a P-51 Mustang variant, was flown by Major William "Bill" A. Shomo from the U.S Air Force. Captain Shomo was assigned to the Pacific Theater of Operations with the 5th Air Force, 82nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. On January 11 1945, flying a typical recon mission north of Luzon, Capt. Shomo spotted a formation of Japanese planes; one Betty bomber that was being escorted by a squadron of fighters 11 Tonys and one Tojo. On their first pass through the formation, Shomo and wingman Lipscomb had the advantage of surprise, and Shomo shot down four Tonys and the Betty. Shomo made a second diving pass, nailing two more Tonys with a short burst, for a total of seven victories.

All exquisite works done to Warplanes's models are enthusiastically performed by our highly skilled craftsmen who are aviation enthusiast themselves! We proudly give you this P-51 Mustang Flying Undertaker Model Airplane. The design of the wing, the tail and the body of this masterpiece are carefully carved from solid mahogany, mirrored from the actual P51 plane.