There are few crafts that demand such attention to detail as high-end aircraft restoration. Millions of dollars are plowed into aircraft in horrible shape, some even pulled from glaciers or the sea, ...

See a mistake? Contact us. It is often said you do not actually own an airplane, you are merely its caretaker for a given amount of time. This is especially true of older aircraft, the so-called ...

The P-51 Lucy Gal project-an effort to honor Rochester, New York Red Tail Leland Pennington-is slowly taking shape. In previous articles on my mission to keep this MIA pilot's legacy flying, I spoke ...

See a mistake? Contact us. Just in time for Veteran’s Day celebrations, the Commemorative Air Force’s P-51C Mustang has returned to the skies. The aircraft—serial number 42-103645 and nicknamed ...

Some pilots say if you’ve flown a P-51 Mustang, you don’t ever want to fly anything else. "There's nothing in the world like that airplane," said Paul Crawford, 91, a fighter pilot who flew a Mustang ...

Towards the end of the Second World War, as the United States considered their options for a possible invasion of Japan, there was demand for a new fighter that could escort long range bombers on ...

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 ...

If you’re Dan Friedkin and you’ve just bought one of the most exquisitely restored P-51 Mustangs flying today, and your plan (as the founder of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation) is to take it ...