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Blade BLH3115 Rotor Head Linkage Set (4), 120SR – Metro Hobbies

The legendary P-51 Mustang was an excellent fighter, but it also proved to be a universal photo-reconnaissance plane. Its performance: speed, ceiling, armament, and great range meant that it could efficiently reach a distant target, photograph it and safely return to the base. To become a long- range aerial spy, the Mustang, unlike, for example, the Spitfire, required only the installation of photographic equipment. The reconnaissance Mustang F-6C was a modification of the P-51BC fighter. Most of the F-6Cs were built at the North American factories in Dallas and differed from the fighters produced there mainly in the openings for installing a camera. Photo equipment was installed at modification centers in Love Field and Kansas City. 230 serial F-6Cs were produced this way. In addition, more than 50 P-51BC fighters were converted into reconnaissance planes in overseas depots and combat units. The reconnaissance Mustangs performed