1/48 P-51K Mustang Nooky Booky IV 44-11622, Flown by Major Leonard Kit Carson, 362nd FS, 357th FG, 1945

Description

This is a die-cast metal and plastic display aircraft.

This highly detailed die-cast display model of the P-51K Mustang known as “Nooky Booky IV,” numbered 44-11622 and flown by Maj. Leonard “Kit” Carson in 1945, can be displayed in parked or flight mode; a stand is included to display it in flight. Order yours today!

From Hobby Master:

General Background
Leonard “Kit” Carson was the highest scoring ace of the 357th FG with 18.5 aerial victories and 3.5 ground straffing victories. His first victory came on April 8, 1944 flying one of his four “Nooky Booky” P-51’s. Most of Carson’s victories came late in WWII flying “Nooky Booky IV”. Beginning in April 1944 until the end of WWII the 357th accumulated a total of 595.5 aerial victories and 106.5 aircraft destroyed on the ground. Leonard Carson was selected to teach combat techniques at the combat training school dubbed “Clobber College”.