#P51Mustang

History | History

P-51 Mustang Top Speed: How Fast Could The Fighter Plane Go & How Much HP Did It Have?

As one of the fastest fighter planes in World War II, the widely used P-51D variant made 1,490 horsepower and had a top speed of 437 miles per hour.

History | History

Why Many US WW2 Planes Used In Battle Were Left Shiny, Silver & Unpainted

If you've ever noticed the aluminum look of some planes from World War II, here's the reason.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

North American P-51 Mustang | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans

The P-51 Mustang was a long-range fighter that could escort heavy bombers to Berlin and back. The Museum's P-51 has the markings of the Tuskegee "Red Tails."

History | History

P-51 Mustang: The World War II Fighter That Changed Everything - 19FortyFive

During the Second World War, P-51 Mustang pilots shot down a total of 4,950 enemy aircraft while more than 250 pilots achieved “ace” status. 

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Watch a WWII P-51S Mustang and Stealth F-22 Fly Together - 19FortyFive

It isn't every day most people will have a chance to see a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and World War II P-51D Mustang fly together.

Cars & Motorcycles | Cars

Hot-Rod Warbird! P-51 Mustang Replica Takes Flight Thanks to Big-Block Chevy Power

Not all hot rods have four wheels and a steering wheel. Case in point this P-51 Mustang replica fighter plane with an all-aluminum, 540ci big-block Chevy.