RED WING and BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, and AirCorps Aviation, specialists in the restoration, maintenance, and rebuilding of vintage World War II aircraft, report the successful return to flight of the squadron’s P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen. The aircraft, which had been out of commission […]
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New England Air Museum launches Mustang Muster
On Oct. 2, 2016, the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, will host a gathering of iconic Ford Mustangs in celebration of the completion of the restoration of its World War II era P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft. The museum’s P-51 was converted to a record setting, racing plane winning the coveted Thompson Trophy at […]
Picture of the day: A ‘new’ P-51
Frequent contributor Albert Dyer sent in this photos, noting: “This P-51 is new in every way. Jerry Calkins, a regular visitor to the American Aero Services facility has watched its progress since the first skin was made at American Aero Services.”
Ohio man wins flight in P-51
Ben Rayl of Loudonville, Ohio, will soon fly a piece of World War II history. Mercy Flight Southeast drew Rayl’s winning raffle ticket for a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang. Stallion 51 had donated the experience flying its P-51 “Crazy Horse” to raise money for Mercy Flight Southeast, which provides free air transportation to […]
Why the P-51 is still the most beloved airplane at the air show
Globalair.com blogger Sarina Houston’s latest post is about the venerable P-51, which she claims is the most beloved airplane at any air show. “Whether you know the history of the airplane or not, the Mustang is an airplane that stops you in your tracks. Its beauty captivates you, lures you in, and makes you want […]
Flight of a lifetime for $20
Stallion 51 has donated the flight of a lifetime to Mercy Flight Southeast to raise funds for this critically-needed charity. In this raffle, you can win a chance to fly a P-51 Mustang while helping others. Mercy Flight Southeast provides free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for children and adults. While pilots donate their […]
Ride in a P-51 prize in raffle
Mercy Flight and Angel Flight SE are partnering with Stallion 51 Flight Operations to make your flying fantasy come true while helping others find the medical treatment they need. Mercy Flight Southeast volunteer pilots provide free air transportation to life-saving medical appointments for people who otherwise could not get there. While pilots donate their airplanes, […]
Two reported dead in Galveston Gal crash
“Galveston Gal,” a P-51 owned by the Lone Star Flight Museum, has crashed, killing both occupants aboard, Houston-area media are reporting.
Honoring World War II pilots
NEW YORK — U.S. Air Force Thunderbird fighter pilots commanded a legendary World War II P-51 Mustang and four Cessna Citation Mustangs flying in formation over New York Harbor on Oct. 20 and 21 to commemorate the legacy of wartime pilots. The planes traversed the Hudson River passing by the Statue of Liberty, One World […]