![]() Its has been a dream of the Pacific Fighters crew to complete this one of a kind and historically significant Mustang Mk III back to flying condition. As of 2020 FB 206s fuselage has been structurally completed and a large amount of B/C model parts have been acquired. Reading time: about 3 minutes Written by Ben Branch April 11th 2019 This is likely the last original unrestored P-51D Mustang in original military configuration left anywhere in the world, and fortunately for someone, it’s currently for sale for the not inconsiderable sum of 4,500,000 USD. ![]() After 5 different Razorback Mustang restorations completed by Pacific Fighters it is finally time for FB 206s turn. In 2001 Pacific Fighters purchased the remains of FB 206. FOR SALE Junkers D.1 WARBIRDS Vacuform kit. 3 more Mustangs were lost including the 306th Squadron Commander. JUNKERS D.1 WARBIRDS Vacuform kit, 1/72 Scale Complete with instructions - 16.16. The 306th went on but where later bounced by 16 FW 190s. On their first long range mission into Germany during the initial join up, a loan Spitfire Mk XIV (NH713) broke thru the squadron formation and hit FB 206. August 18th was a dark day for the 306th. Rudowski claimed one of his 9 V-1 kills in FB 206 over Hastings, England. Between July 10th and August 16th 1944, FB 206 flew 41 interception missions against the V-1 and on July the 22nd F/Sgt. On July 10th 1944, FB 206 was re outfitted to carry out interception missions against the new terrifying Vengeance Weapon the V-1 "Buzz Bomb". We offer our wealth of experience and connections across the globe to connect customers and aircraft. From June 17th until July 6th 1944, FB 206 flew 14 missions against retaliating German forces in France including ground attack rolls carrying the British 500lbs bombs. The Aircraft Sales Company specialises in historic and vintage aircraft sales. FB 206 didn't fly on D-Day but did arrive to the 306th Squadron on June 15th 1944 and given the code letters UZ M. Expecting heavy resistance from the Luftwaffe, RAF Fighter Command made sure they where ready to replace any aircraft that didn't return. The Allies made sure that no stone was unturned in preparation for D-day. FB 206 was readied in time for the looming Normandy invasions. By the 30th of May 1944, the now Mustang Mk III FB 206 was sitting at Ashton Down awaiting assignment. Once in England 42-103100 was sent to the 3501-service unit for assembly and then onto the 20th maintenance unit to be brought up to RAF standards. In a bazaar twist of fate 42-103100 was given to the RAF and left the docks bound for England on January the 20th 1944. One set of original (un restored) P-51B/C fabric covered elevators (very rare) Malcolm Hood kit included, minus the bubble Many B/C specific parts have been collected ![]()
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