North American Aviation P-51 Mustang

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24 Jun 2026 · © Jack.aviation320

a P-51D Mustang known as "Jersey Jerk", famously flown by Major Donald Strait at the RAF Cosford Airshow 2026

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Aircraft

P-51 Mustang P51

World War II era USAAF 8th Air Force (Tuskegee Airmen/332nd FG \'Red Tails\' commemorative scheme)

415152 (paint; likely a historic or commemorative marking)

Registration

Manufacturer

North American Aviation

Gear

iPhone 17 pro max iPhone 17 pro max mp fusion main

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Nice side profile catch at liftoff! Slight softness and flat sky hold this back from a higher tier.

Insights

Aviation History

The P-51 Mustang is a legendary WWII fighter, renowned for its range and effectiveness as an escort for Allied bombers. The depicted aircraft is painted in a Tuskegee Airmen \'Red Tail\' livery, honoring the iconic African-American combat unit.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds survive as warbirds, but only a small percentage are actively flying; original airframes with complete WWII history are rare.

Record Flights

Escorted B-17/B-24 bombers on some of the longest missions over Europe in WWII.

Safety & Events

Numerous Mustangs have been lost or preserved post-war; many fly at airshows as warbirds in historic liveries.

Future Outlook

Most P-51s now are privately owned, maintained for airshows/heritage flights; likely to be preserved if not currently in airworthy condition.

Specifications

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

Engine

11.28 m

Wingspan

9.83 m

Length

2,755 km (ferry, with external tanks)

Range

602 km/h

Speed

1 pilot (fighter)

Capacity

5,490 kg

MTOW

4.17 m

Height

Approx. 1,490 hp (1,111 kW) piston engine

Thrust

Not rated by ICAO; approx. 85–120 dB (flyby)

Noise