E asily one of the most famous warplanes in history, the P-51 Mustang was manufactured by North American Aviation (NAA).

O n October 26, 1940, the North American NA-73X - the first prototype of what would become the iconic P-51 Mustang - took to the skies, marking the start of an aviation legend. The aircraft stood ...

3 Key Points: The P-51 Mustang, often hailed as the best operational piston-engined fighter of WWII, was rapidly developed by North American Aviation (NAA) in response to the RAF’s urgent need ...

History and development -- Early service -- A change of engine -- The P-51D and K -- Lightweights and exports -- Double trouble Summary "This detailed account charts the history, development and ...

The combination of speed, range, and armament made the P-51 Mustang one of the most versatile platforms of the Second World War. The North American P-51 Mustang was born out of necessity and ...

North American XP-82 Twin Mustang in Aug.30, 1945, number 44-83887. The 2nd prototype aircraft, it was turned over to NACA, (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) 1947.

Initially equipped with the Lockheed P-38J Lightning, the squadron began transitioning to the North American P-51D Mustang in August 1944. On Sept. 23, McCubbin was promoted to first lieutenant.

A P-51 Mustang flies over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., during a 2015 event. (A1C Philip Bryant/Air Force) For the Allied forces, the skies over Europe from 1942 to 1943 brought ...

Many have claimed that Ford's Mustang is named after the North American P-51 Mustang – a fighter plane that came to fruition in the early 1940s, notably taking part in World War II and later ...