P-51D Mustang
The next hanger contains some real jewels — for example this P-51D Mustang fighter which is widely considered to be the best American fighter of WWII. The P-51 was the response from North American Aviation to an RFP by the Brits for a new fighter. The original engine was underpowered at high altitudes — but an upgrade to a Rolls-Royce Merlin made the P-51D a superb fighter at all altitudes.
Size: 6907px × 4605px
Location: Tucson, AZ
Photo credit: © B. David Cathell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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