Fly2e Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 North American P-51 MustangThe North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat World War II fighter aircraft.Designed and built in just 117 days, the Mustang first flew in Royal Air Force service as a fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraftbefore conversion to a bomber escort, employed in raids over Germany, helping ensure Allied air superiority from early 1944.In spite of being superseded by jet fighters the Mustang remained in service with some air forces until the early 1980s.As well as being economical to produce, the Mustang was a fast, well-made, and highly durable aircraft.The definitive version, the P-51D, was powered by the Packard V-1650, a two-stage two-speed supercharged version of thelegendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and was armed with six .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns. After World War II and the Korean War,many Mustangs were converted for civilian use, especially air racing. The Mustang's reputation was such that, in the mid-1960s,Ford Motor Company's Designer John Najjar proposed a new youth-oriented coupe automobile be named after the fighter.HR-F11HR-F11HR-F11HR-F11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanker50 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I love the sheen on that plane. It's the first time I've had to wear shades while looking at computer images. I love the shots. Mike Gutierrez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Yes i agree mate some fine shots there. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly2e Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks! Probably the best repaint for the P-51 out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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