North American Aviation P-51D Mustang

01 Jan 2026 · © Raid_nations02

D-Day invasion stripes and yellow nose suggest this might depict the 361st Fighter Group 'Yellowjackets' or another Eighth Air Force unit stationed in England in 1944.

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Aircraft

P-51D Mustang P51

World War II USAAF, possibly 361st Fighter Group \'Yellowjackets\' (D-Day stripes)

473029

Registration

Airline

Military markings (historic USAAF, not current operator)

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Specifications

Packard V-1650-7 Merlin (license-built Rolls-Royce Merlin)

Engine

11.28 meters

Wingspan

9.83 meters

Length

2,755 km (with drop tanks)

Range

580 km/h

Speed

1 pilot

Capacity

5,490 kg

MTOW

4.17 meters

Height

1,490 hp (1,110 kW) (propeller-driven)

Thrust

High for piston fighters, not rated by modern ICAO standards

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