{"product_id":"af043","title":"AF043 - Capt. Don Gentile's P51B Mustang 'Shangri La'  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAF043 - Capt. Don Gentile's P51B Mustang 'Shangri La' | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Allied Air Forces collection with Capt. Don Gentile's P51B Mustang 'Shangri La', a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Allied aviation story of the Second World War, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Flying depended on far more than the aircraft and pilot. Mechanics, crew and airfield personnel all helped keep operations moving, while each mission also had its own moments of tension and relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapt. Don Gentile's P51B Mustang 'Shangri La' makes transport, mobility or mechanical equipment a prominent part of the story. The model can establish the location and purpose of the scene before a single supporting figure is added.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA named aircraft turns the display into a story about flying, not merely a line of models. Its position can suggest preparation, return or the moment before a sortie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on an Allied wartime airfield with aircraft and maintenance activity, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a compelling airfield arrangement, give the aircraft enough open space to establish its silhouette. Add nearby personnel only where they strengthen the story of the individual machine and its crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with ground crew, pilots and airfield equipment, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the teamwork and personalities behind wartime flying. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419434770714,"sku":"AF043","price":584.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AF043.jpg?v=1794300438","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/af043","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}