The North American-built P-51 Mustang is one of the most beloved aircraft of World War II. It remains an in-demand item for serious (and wealthy) collectors. The fighter was introduced in 1942 when ...

Answer: They were designed for totally different purposes. The F4U was designed for operations from an aircraft carrier without the need of very long range. The P-51, especially after being fitted ...

A one-of-a-kind airplane made a special flight to Indiana County this week. The American P-51 Mustang, nicknamed “Thunderbird,” is on display at Indiana County-Jimmy Stewart Airport through Sunday.

World War II saw all manner of iconic vehicles, from the U.S.-made Jeep to the British Churchill Tank. Aircraft were no different, as innovations pushed aviation engineering past prop planes and into ...

If you are in the mood for some military airplane action in the sky, there are a lot of aerial shows still planned for this year to choose from. Not all of these shows will treat you though to a sight ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The Air Force does like its high-priced jets, and cost is a lingering issue for hundred-million-dollar aircraft like the F-35. But while a propeller-driven aircraft ...

Joe Peterburs grins from the backseat of a P-51H Mustang, the same kind of plane he flew over Germany in World War II, during the Rumble Over the Redwoods Air Show in California. (Courtesy Carson ...

The USAAF sought an aircraft that could fly longer distances while retaining the Mustang’s performance characteristics—so North American simply fused two P-51s together. During World War II, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. P 51 PhotoQuest Getty Images Despite some strong contenders, I keep coming back to the Mustang. The Mustang is the Jimmy Stewart ...

Just like it happens in the world of cars, there is a group of aviation enthusiasts who like nothing more than restoring (and enjoying) the warbirds of old to their former shine and functionality. For ...