WWII US AAF P-51 Mustang Rocket -

This is a US Army Air Force wing mounted practice rocket for the P-51 Mustang aircraft. As issued during World War two.

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat World War II fighter aircraft. Designed and built in just 117 days, the Mustang first flew in Royal Air Force (RAF) service as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft before conversion to a bomber escort, employed in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944. The P-51 was in service with Allied air forces in Europe and also saw limited service against the Japanese in the Pacific War. The Mustang began the Korean War as the United Nations' main fighter, but was relegated to a ground attack role when superseded by jet fighters early in the conflict. Nevertheless, it remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s.

The P-51 had multiple rockets mounted to the wings. While they were not very accurate they were widely employed in attacking ground targets all throughout Europe.

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The practice rocket consists of a tube with mocked up fins on the end. A rounded tip. screw holes are drilled on the top as a means to secure it to the brackets in the wings.

The rocket featured here measures around 29 inches long. It has the words "Inert Load" painted on the side. Not all of the rockets were marked.

This WWII US military collectible may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.