"The P-51 dominated air combat in Europe, destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. It was also a very capable fighter-bomber and could carry 1,000 pounds of bombs and rockets. In the Pacific, P-51s flying off of Iwo Jima escorted Boeing B-29 Superfortresses on their way to bomb Japan. At the close of its production run, 15,000 Mustangs had been built. The end of World War II was not the end of combat for the P-51, as it saw service in the Korean War in 1950 because it was the only US fighter with the range to hit Korean targets from Japan. The P-51 remains the iconic fighter of World War II, and it is a popular plane among Veterans and enthusiasts alike."
I remember Trump mentioning this week that the P51 is his favorite plane. "The P51 first flew Oct 26, 1940. In the Korean War in 1950 because it was the only US fighter with the range to hit Korean targets from Japan. "
P-51
Drop was 7 years ago to the day.
Yep the P51 Mustang!
"The P-51 dominated air combat in Europe, destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. It was also a very capable fighter-bomber and could carry 1,000 pounds of bombs and rockets. In the Pacific, P-51s flying off of Iwo Jima escorted Boeing B-29 Superfortresses on their way to bomb Japan. At the close of its production run, 15,000 Mustangs had been built. The end of World War II was not the end of combat for the P-51, as it saw service in the Korean War in 1950 because it was the only US fighter with the range to hit Korean targets from Japan. The P-51 remains the iconic fighter of World War II, and it is a popular plane among Veterans and enthusiasts alike."
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/north-american-p-51-mustang?origin=serp_auto
My Dad’s 2nd cousin flew P-51s in WW2. Five missions on D-Day. I was named after him. And one of the reasons I became a fighter pilot.
That's an awesome story fren, thank you for sharing with us and keeping the skys safe by your service!
I remember Trump mentioning this week that the P51 is his favorite plane. "The P51 first flew Oct 26, 1940. In the Korean War in 1950 because it was the only US fighter with the range to hit Korean targets from Japan. "
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/north-american-p-51-mustang?origin=serp_auto