The Mustang was originally developed specifically for the British by North American Aviation after WWII had started but before the United States had joined the conflict. 50 caliber (12.7 mm) AN/M2 Browning machine guns, however they have now been decommissioned on this aircraft on safety grounds. This aircraft was originally armed with six. It’s an aircraft that can be named by many non-aviation people, such is the impact it had on society that it’s remembered so well over 77 years after the war ended. The North American P-51 Mustang is almost certainly the most famous American fighter of WWII.
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There can be little doubt that the North American P-51 Mustang is one of the most memorable, and most important, American aircraft of the Second World War. It was originally developed by North American Aviation for the British Purchasing Commission, before the United States entered the war.It would be the aircraft that led to the creation of both the Alpine Fighter Collection and the legendary Warbirds over Wanaka airshow.
In 1984 this Mustang would fulfill what was arguably its greatest ever role – it became the first warbird bought by Sir Tim Wallis. It served with both the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) before passing into civilian hands in 1959. This is a P-51D Mustang from 1944, the second last year of WWII.
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