North American Aviation TF-51D Mustang

17 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The black-and-yellow checkerboard nose and high-polished finish. These aircraft are crowd favorites.

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Aircraft

TF-51D Mustang

WWII USAAF, 357th Fighter Group, 'Big Beautiful Doll' nose art

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Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Location

Apron I

London International Airport · YXU/CYXU

43.0328, -81.1490

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London International Airport YXU

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most renowned WWII fighters, famed for its role in escorting bombers and securing air superiority over Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Rare; only a few hundred airworthy P-51s remain worldwide, many privately owned and regularly exhibited at airshows.

Record Flights

P-51 Mustangs escorted B-17s and B-24s deep into enemy territory, famously flying long-range bomber escort missions.

Safety & Events

P-51s participated in numerous combat actions in WWII; individual airframes like 'Big Beautiful Doll' are highly celebrated and often appear at airshows.

Future Outlook

Highly valued as a warbird; most are carefully restored and maintained for flying displays, museum exhibits, or private collections.

Specifications

Packard V-1650-7 Merlin

Engine

11.28 meters

Wingspan

9.83 meters

Length

2,755 kilometers

Range

589 kilometers per hour

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

5,488 kilograms

MTOW

4.17 meters

Height

Specific identity must be verified, as several flyable Mustangs wear similar paint schemes.