Corgi Aviation Archive North American P-51D Mustang “Moonbeam McSwine” Capt. William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr Scale 1/72 AA27709

The Corgi Aviation Archive North American P-51D Mustang “Moonbeam McSwine” is a highly collectable 1/72 scale diecast model of one of the most famous American fighter aircraft of the Second World War. This release, product code AA27709, represents the Mustang associated with Capt. William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr, a noted USAAF fighter ace, in 1945. Retail listings identify this release as Corgi AA27709 North American P-51D Mustang “Moonbeam McSwine”, William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr, 1945, with expected release around July 2026.

The aircraft represented is commonly listed as P-51D-10-NA 44-14237 / HO-W “Moonbeam McSwine”, flown by Capt. Whisner with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, from AAF Station Y-29, Asch, Belgium, around New Year’s Day 1945. The 352nd Fighter Group was famously known as the “Blue-nosed Bastards of Bodney”, and “Moonbeam McSwine” is one of the best-known blue-nosed Mustang subjects.

The North American P-51D Mustang became one of the defining long-range escort fighters of the Second World War. With its Merlin-powered performance, bubble canopy and six .50 calibre machine guns, the P-51D helped protect Allied bomber formations deep into occupied Europe. The “Moonbeam McSwine” scheme gives this model extra collector appeal, combining the famous Mustang profile with the distinctive blue nose markings of the 352nd Fighter Group.

Produced by Corgi Aviation Archive, this AA27709 release is ideal for collectors of USAAF aircraft, P-51 Mustangs, 352nd Fighter Group subjects, Second World War fighters, and 1/72-scale diecast military aircraft.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Corgi
• Range: Aviation Archive
• Aircraft Type: North American P-51D Mustang
• Aircraft Name: “Moonbeam McSwine”
• Pilot: Capt. William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr
• Scale: 1/72
• Product Code: AA27709
• Aircraft Identity: P-51D-10-NA 44-14237 / HO-W
• Unit: 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group
• Base / Setting: AAF Station Y-29, Asch, Belgium
• Period: 1945
• Collector Theme: USAAF / P-51 Mustang / Blue-nosed Mustangs / Second World War fighter aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents “Moonbeam McSwine”, one of the most recognisable P-51D Mustang subjects associated with Capt. William T. “Bill” Whisner Jr. is widely remembered as a rare multi-war ace, with World War II victories followed by further combat success in Korea. Model and warbird sources note his connection with the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, giving this release strong historical and display appeal.

For collectors, AA27709 is a strong companion to other Corgi P-51 Mustang releases, USAAF fighters, 8th Air Force aircraft, D-Day and late-war European Theatre subjects. The “Moonbeam McSwine” name, blue nose, and Bill Whisner connection make it especially attractive for Mustang enthusiasts.