An estimated 275 pilots Aced (took down at least five enemy aircraft) while flying the P-51 — 19 in one day — which is a testament to its superior use in combat. Another strength was range ...

The P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt were two of the most important American fighters of WWII. The Mustang had legendary range and speed, while the Thunderbolt was built like a flying tank. But when ...

Designers and crew like to give their aircraft nicknames—very often, the nickname that sticks is from an attribute of the ...

Yet despite its incredible performance and maneuverability, and production numbers that exceeded the P-51, there are surprisingly few Yak-9s flying in the warbird community in the U.S. In the ...

Given the incredible success of the P-51 Mustang during the Second World War, it’s perhaps no surprise that the United States entertained the idea of combining two of the iconic fighters on the ...