Why I Am Into P-51 Mustang

There are many historical war planes known. But for me, P-51 Mustang will always be the most influential one. I think it is because the fighter planes made a lot of the achievement during many important battles in the history.

Just like any other boys, I have massive interest in anything that moves fast and can shoot. My Dad, who had always been into World War stories passed down the interest. One of the aircrafts that he thought as “the cool one” was P-51 Mustang, so I have heard many war tales about it.

What is P-51 Mustang?

North American P-51 Mustang was a long-range fighter plane. The single-seat plane was a bomber fighter who had fought many wars including the World War II, Korean war and some others. Before the coming of other jet fighters, the planes used to be the main fighters of the Allies. Mustangs were operated by USA, UK, China, and some other countries during the historical war.

P-51 Mustang vs Messerschmitt Bf 109

A nice clip that puts face to face the P-51 Mustang and the Messerschmitt Bf 109

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Richard Paver captures a well-known P-51 Mustang in its new and striking colours 

Choosing a colour scheme for a warbird takes lots of consideration. It should evoke the heritage of the subject and turn heads. Shaun Patrick has achieved both with P-51D Mustang N167F, and its debut on the European airshow circuit will be one of this season’s highlights. Ferried to the UK from Sweden on August 31, 2012 the Mustang was initially based at Shoreham. It was overhauled and a lot of work was carried out in order to gain a British Permit to Fly. Meanwhile Shaun set about selecting the colours that the P-51 would wear.

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P-51 Mustang documentary

An interesting documentary about the P-51 Mustang

P-51 Mustang pictures

Some interesting pictures with P-51 Mustang

P-51 Mustang – The Birth of a US Legend

The machine that has come to symbolize USAAF fighter operations over enemy territory in World War Two, the North American P-51 Mustang was – arguably – the best overall single-seat fighter of its time. 

P-51 Mustang

When its original Allison engine was replaced by the Packard-built Merlin, the Mustang in its most numerous P-51D version became a versatile weapon, able to escort bombers deep into Germany and defend them from intercepting fighters. Along with the RAF’s Supermarine Spitfire, it is hardly surprising that the Mustang has ascended into legend, and around 170 remain airworthy today. The number increases to over 200 if those currently being repaired or restored are included.
The P-51’s roots can be traced back to 1940, when North American was commissioned to build a new fighter for the RAF. The manufacturer, which in the run up to America’s entry into the war had already opened factories in Ohio, Texas and Kansas, designed and built the NA-73X prototype in just four months.