P-51 Mustang Warbirds

After World War II, surplus Mustangs were sold to foreign governments and civilian customers. The US Air Force auctioned off its remaining inventory of P-51s in 1957 and 1958, and they became high-speed executive transports. In the mid-1960s and early 1970s, the warbird movement gained traction, and many Mustangs came onto the civilian market. Today, they are the stars of airshows around the world, and the effort to restore them to their original wartime condition has reached new levels of authenticity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2023
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

This captivating tale unfolds in the aftermath of World War II, where surplus Mustangs found their way into the hands of various foreign governments and a select few civilian enthusiasts. A full decade later, in 1957 and 1958, the United States Air Force conducted auctions to offload its remaining inventory of P-51 Mustangs. These iconic aircraft, once used as high-speed executive transports, became sought-after possessions in the pre-LearJet era. As the warbird movement gained momentum in the mid-1960s and early 1970s, many of these remaining Mustangs found their way onto the civilian market. Today, these warbirds grace the skies at airshows worldwide, captivating audiences with their timeless beauty and remarkable history. The ongoing effort to restore these remarkable aircraft to their original wartime condition has reached unprecedented levels of authenticity. Accompanied by over 140 captivating images and detailed service histories, this book takes readers on a visual journey, showcasing the Mustangs where they truly belong—in the air.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 247 x 167 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802823011