North American P-51 Mustang | Duxford in Depth | IWM

The P51 Mustang's Supercharger... The P51 is one of the most iconic aircraft of WWII and beyond but it initially struggled as a altitude fighter because of the Allison V-1710 Supercharger, however when paired with a RR Merlin engine it became a formidable foe in the skies. 🎥: ig/the_flying_mechanic_ #Airfix #AviationHistory #AVGeeks #AVDaily #P51 | Airfix

North American P-51D Mustang 'Jersey Jerk' - the mount of Capt Donald J Strait. Under the skin she is in fact a Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) CA-18 Mk 21 Mustang. #ww2 #ww2history #mustang #warbirds #aussie | Daniel J Wheatcroft

The North American P-51 Mustang is regarded by many as one of the most iconic American fighters of the Second World War. Designed to fulfil an RAF specification, the Mustang was transformed once the Rolls Royce Merlin engine was installed. In 1948 the type designation for the Mustang changed to F-51D and it continued in USAF and RAAF service as a ground attack aircraft through the Korean War. Find out more: https://ow.ly/rbXo50X0FIf 👈 #Airfix #ScaleModelling #NorthAmericanMustang #F51DMustang |