In 1940, Britain was fighting for its life against the Luftwaffe. British aircraft manufacturers couldn’t keep up with the huge orders placed by the British Government. So they turned to American manufacturers like Curtiss and North American. Eventually, North American came forward with their own design for a brand new aeroplane.
The prototype was brought to the Air Fighting Development Unit (AFDU) at what is now IWM Duxford. It had great potential with a low-drag fuselage and laminar flow wing. But the Allison V12 engine which powered the aircraft struggled above 15,000 ft. So the AFDU decided to try the aircraft with a Rolls Royce Merlin instead. That aircraft became one of the greatest fighters of the Second World War - the P-51 Mustang.
The P-51 could fly and fight with British and American bombers all the way to Berlin and back again. Its range was so large that it even began to replace British Spitfires towards the end of the war. On their way back from escort duty Mustangs would also
1 view
10
5
2 weeks ago 00:02:56 1
Oh Wonder - Technicolour Beat - 10 Years On (Official Audio)
2 weeks ago 00:02:19 1
How to DO Block Blast Glitch - GET HIGH SCORE with Block Blast Hack/MOD APK iOS & Android
3 weeks ago 00:03:50 1
Grüns Super Greens Gummies – Ditch the Pills, Grab the Bears! Nutritious, Delicious & Convenient - YouTube
3 weeks ago 00:03:23 3
Killswitch Engage - Collusion
3 weeks ago 00:03:20 1
2024 Wrapped! A Year of Adventures, Laughs & Unforgettable Moments
4 weeks ago 00:53:40 31
Lily Phillips Slept With 100 Men In One Day and Doesn’t Regret It
2 months ago 00:04:55 15
Haddaway - What Is Love (Just Dance - Dance Video & Movie) Roberto F
2 months ago 00:59:13 1
BEST REACTIONS of ANATOLY 2024 | Elite Powerlifter Pretended to be a CLEANER in Gym Prank
2 months ago 00:14:52 2
Our 15 DUMBEST Contraption ideas ever...
2 months ago 00:02:35 2
8 Ball Pool Hack iOS & Android - UPDATED 8 Ball Pool MOD APK with Aim Tool App 2025
2 months ago 00:02:32 2
Dragon Ball Legends Hack/MOD APK iOS & Android - How to Get Unlimited Chrono Crystals in 2025
2 months ago 00:05:41 1
Harri Agnel - Lovst (Original Mix) [Official Audio with lyrics]
2 months ago 00:02:15 1
Coin Master Hack iOS & Android - How to Get Coin Master Free Unlimited Spins 2025
2 months ago 00:02:42 1
X2 (5/5) Movie CLIP - This Is the Only Way (2003) HD
2 months ago 00:02:24 1
Delta Executor Mobile iOS & Android Tutorial NO KEY - The Best Roblox Executor Mobile in 2025
2 months ago 00:02:32 1
8 Ball Pool Hack/MOD APK iOS & Android - How I Got 8 Ball Pool Aim Hack/Guideline Tool in 2025
2 months ago 00:02:29 1
Delta Executor Mobile Tutorial iOS & Android - The Best Roblox Executor Mobile 2025 UPDATE
2 months ago 00:02:30 1
How to DO Block Blast Glitch iOS & Android - Get High Score with Block Blast Hack/MOD APK 2025
2 months ago 00:02:28 1
8 Ball Pool Hack/MOD APK iOS & Android - How to Get Aim Tool in 8 Ball Pool in 2025
2 months ago 00:02:20 1
Delta Executor Mobile iOS & Android Tutorial - How to Get Roblox Executor Mobile 2025
2 months ago 00:00:49 1
What did ‘Mad Professor’ get right in 1925 about life today?
2 months ago 00:09:08 4
They’re Preparing To FLEE: Zelensky Began Construction of a Bunker On An Island In The Caribbean Sea
2 months ago 00:02:43 1
How to DO Block Blast Glitch 2025 Tutorial - Get HIGH Score w Block Blast HACK/MOD APK iOS Android
2 months ago 00:02:41 1
Sims Freeplay Hack/MOD APK iOS & Android - How to Get Sims Freeplay Free Simoleons & LP 2025 EASY