The power and speed of the iconic P-51 Mustang made it one of the most revered fighter jets in World War II. It even had a ...

The North American-built P-51 Mustang is one of the most beloved aircraft of World War II. It remains an in-demand item for serious (and wealthy) collectors. The fighter was introduced in 1942 when ...

Joe Peterburs grins from the backseat of a P-51H Mustang, the same kind of plane he flew over Germany in World War II, during the Rumble Over the Redwoods Air Show in California. (Courtesy Carson ...

A centenarian World War II veteran, Joe Peterburs, relived his past by piloting a P-51 Mustang in California, the same aircraft he flew in 49 combat missions over 70 years ago. The flight, organized ...

Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience on active duty with the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer who performed tactical air ...

Key Points and Summary - The North American P-51D Mustang was the definitive long-range escort fighter of World War II, fundamentally turning the tide of the air war over Europe. -While early versions ...

Alexander (Alex) Mitchell comes to Simple Flying with a background in finance and strategy consulting. He has covered airlines and aerospace at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, ...

Easily one of the most famous warplanes in history, the P-51 Mustang was manufactured by North American Aviation (NAA). North American, as it is often called, was originally formed as a holding ...

The combination of speed, range, and armament made the P-51 Mustang one of the most versatile platforms of the Second World War. The North American P-51 Mustang was born out of necessity and classic ...

In the decades following World War II, numerous fighter pilots have emerged from the record books to belatedly receive an honor long denied them: credit for downing five enemy aircraft and recognition ...