North American Aviation P-51 Mustang

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23 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

Found another picture, with a different angle. Sweet lookin bird!

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Aircraft

P-51 Mustang P51

WWII-era USAAF silver/natural metal with invasion stripes and squadron markings

463675

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Location

Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field

FFM/KFFM

46.2856, -96.1517

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Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field FFM

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Aviation History

Iconic WWII fighter known for its range and performance, playing a pivotal role in securing air superiority over Europe. Considered one of the best piston-engined fighters ever built.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 200 airworthy P-51s remain worldwide, mostly in private hands and museums.

Record Flights

Famous for long-range escort missions from England to Berlin and racing at Reno Air Races in later years.

Safety & Events

Many Mustangs returned or restored as airshow performers or warbirds; significant role escorting bombers and achieving air superiority in WWII.

Future Outlook

Mostly flies in airshows, some in private collections, considered highly valuable as historic warbirds.

Specifications

Packard V-1650 Merlin piston engine

Engine

11.28 meters

Wingspan

9.83 meters

Length

2,655 kilometers

Range

580 kilometers per hour

Speed

1 (pilot)

Capacity

5,488 kilograms

MTOW

4.17 meters

Height

Not applicable (piston engine; approx. 1,490 hp)

Thrust

Up to 120 dB (no ICAO rating, wartime)

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