Who Flew The First P-51 Mustang?

On 9 December 1940 the British Purchasing Commission sent a letter to North American Aviation stating that the NA-73 airplanes have been given the official designation of “Mustang”. The first production P-51 designated “Mustang I” with serial# AG345 for Britain, was test flown by Louis Waite on April 23 1941. Read more…

Did The Tuskegee Airmen Fly P-51 Mustangs?

Their missions took them over Italy and enemy-occupied parts of central and southern Europe. Their operational aircraft were, in succession: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Bell P-39 Airacobra, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and North American P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. What Mustang did the Tuskegee Airmen fly? P-51 Mustang Red Tail aircraftThe CAF presentation Read more…

Did The Raf Fly Mustangs?

The Mustang first flew in October 1940, entered production in May 1941, and began combat operations with the RAF in April 1942. Some 1,579 Allison-powered Mustangs were produced. Did the British fly Mustangs? It was an astonishing accomplishment for North American: they had delivered a brand new, prototype aircraft in Read more…

Where Was The Movie Mustang Shot?

“The Mustang” was filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City. Focus Features promotional photo. The film also features local actors, including Jack Waggon of Carson City, Dominique Ramone Smith and Angel Alvarado of Reno. Where was movie Mustang filmed? the Nevada State PrisonFilming took place at the Read more…