Between the P-51B/C ”Razorback” or the long-ranged P-51D, the P-51B Razorback was faster and flew straighter/smoother with the smooth-back fuselage… Read More
The three combinations shot down on Feb. 3 had been on their way to participate in Operation Dragon’s Lair, a… Read More
The FW 190A series included the most advanced throttle system for a WW2 aircraft called the Kommandogerat, where boost pressure,… Read More
With a final official score of 26.833 aerial victories, Major George E. Preddy remains the most successful P-51 Mustang pilot… Read More
The P-47 began the destruction of the Luftwaffe, the P-51D would complete the job. But without the P-51B air war… Read More
Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 Mustang operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter. The P-51 Mustang was among… Read More
The YB-40 could carry nearly triple the amount of ammunition - 11,200 rounds as compared to 3,900 rounds carried on… Read More
The P-51D was perhaps the apex of WWII era piston engine fighters. A few designs were in the wings with… Read More
"I turned into the second combo with my wingman Lt Moore behind me. I fired a short burst from 90°… Read More
Technology was advancing rapidly towards the end of the war, with the most powerful piston-engined types the world had ever… Read More
Col. Carr didn’t really have time to line up on the runway, he just gunned it across a corner of… Read More
Nowotny's last words, though garbled, indicated that his aircraft was hit and on fire, and seconds later he crashed to… Read More
During an orientation flight on board the Mustang the passenger is invited to do the majority of the flight by… Read More
Hardy was only 19 and he didn’t even have a driver’s license but he completed 21 sorties in his P-51… Read More
