The P-51 Mustang wasn’t just another fighter - it was the aircraft that changed the course of the air war in Europe. With its ...

NASM The P-51 was the darling of the Army Air Forces. Aerodynamically agile and acrobatic, the Mustang was fast and furious in its effectiveness in downing enemy aircraft. A latecomer to World War ...

The P-51’s durability and firepower, with six .50 caliber machine guns, made it a formidable opponent. -Mustang pilots shot down nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft, with over 250 achieving ace status.

The P-51 Mustang was an American-designed ... and significantly reduced bomber losses. Mustang pilots claimed to have destroyed nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. The Mustang continued to serve in ...

During World War II, the Mustang destroyed 4,950 Luftwaffe aircraft in the air—the most of any U.S. fighter in the European Theater. The North American P-51 Mustang may well be the most iconic U ...