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The P-51 Mustang Myth How the Legendary Fighter Didn’t Win the War Alone
In this episode, we dive deep into the legend of the P-51 Mustang and separate fact from fiction. Long celebrated as the savior of Allied air power, the Mustang’s rise came amid a much larger ...
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The Real Range of the P-51 Mustang Debunking the Long-Range Legend
This part exposes the hard numbers behind the P-51 Mustang’s supposed long-range dominance. Using mission logs, engineering data, and pilot reports, we uncover how fuel limitations, combat maneuvering ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: A modernized Mustang was a curious choice. The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the greatest fighters of World War II. Had life worked out differently, the ...
Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Air Force does like its high-priced jets, and cost is a lingering issue for hundred-million-dollar aircraft like the F-35. But while a propeller-driven aircraft ...
FARGO – For the first time in 69 years, a decorated World War II pilot was back in the cockpit. Capt. Jervis Van Vleck Heimbach, now 93, reminisced about his experiences in the war at the Fargo Air ...
In many ways, the F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter is the modern-day spiritual successor to the P-51 Mustang of World War II fame. The Mustang helped to write the playbook that would decades later give ...
Just like it happens in the world of cars, there is a group of aviation enthusiasts who like nothing more than restoring (and enjoying) the warbirds of old to their former shine and functionality. For ...
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