Mustang: North American P-51 (Living History Series World War II) - Softcover

The P-51 Mustang forged a reputation as the pre-eminent fighter over Europe in the final 18 months of World War II. Equipped with drop-tanks and the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, this long-range fighter/escort, and the men who serviced and flew it, changed the face of the air war and quickened the march towards victory in Europe. Using historic re-enactors to show cockpits, flight dress and ground-service responsibilities, the photographs in this book give insight into the operation of the Mustang. Combining actual World War II photographs with detailed text on the development and combat history of the aircraft, and modern colour photographs, the book provides an inside look at the crews and service of one of the most celebrated aeroplanes in history.