1/32 Rnzaf Mustang, No.2 Wellington Sqn

Ventura - 1/32 Rnzaf Mustang, No.2 Wellington Sqn. NZ2402, 1952 'roundel-and-bar' Plus Jack Clelland's Usaaf 'Isabel III'.

NZ2402 was taken on charge by No.2 Wellington Squadron, Territorial Air Force, on 11 July 1952 and served with that Squadron until 25 October 1955. It was then passed to No.42 Squadron for fighter affiliation, drogue towing, communications and for pilots to 'keep their hours up'.

Also includes Flight Lieutenant Jack Cleland's personal makings for North-American P-51D -5 Mustang 'B6-V' named Isabel III. This aircraft was flown by Cleland on the Frantic V shuttle mission via Russia. It was coded 'B6-B' at the time with the 'V' code letter applied later for the remainder of Cleland's time with the 363rd Fighter Squadron.